Mealworms (IMAGE) Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) Caption Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) have a small ecological footprint and a high protein content. (Photo: Markus Breig, KIT) Credit Photo: Markus Breig, KIT Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.