Bacterial communities within Phengaris (Maculinea) alcon caterpillars are shifted following transition from solitary living to social parasitism of Myrmica ant colonies
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.5010
Abstract: Abstract Bacterial symbionts are known to facilitate a wide range of physiological processes and ecological interactions for their hosts. In spite of this, caterpillars with highly diverse life histories appear to lack resident microbiota. Gut… read more here.
Keywords: bacterial communities; ant colonies; communities within; alcon caterpillars ... See more keywords