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
Host Phylogeny and Diet Shape Gut Microbial Communities Within Bamboo-Feeding Insects
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.633075
Abstract: The gut microbiome plays an important role in a host’s development and adaption to its dietary niche. In this study, a group of bamboo-feeding insects are used to explore the potential role of the gut… read more here.
Keywords: insects; feeding insects; microbial communities; gut microbiota ... See more keywords
Bacterial and fungal communities within and among geographic samples of the hemp pest Psylliodes attenuata from China
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.964735
Abstract: The hemp flea beetle Psylliodes attenuata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Psylliodes) is a common pest of Cannabis sativa, including cultivars of both medicinal marijuana and industrial hemp. Both the larval and adult stages of this beetle can… read more here.
Keywords: genera; fungal communities; psylliodes attenuata; communities within ... See more keywords