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One strain may hide another: Cryptic male-killing Wolbachia

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While heritable symbionts are common in insects, strains that act as male-killers are considered rare. A new study in PLOS Biology identifies a novel male-killer hidden by coinfection and host… Click to show full abstract

While heritable symbionts are common in insects, strains that act as male-killers are considered rare. A new study in PLOS Biology identifies a novel male-killer hidden by coinfection and host resistance, highlighting the complexity of host-microbial interactions in natural systems.

Keywords: another cryptic; may hide; hide another; strain may; biology; one strain

Journal Title: PLOS Biology
Year Published: 2023

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