Shielding the Next Generation: Symbiotic Bacteria from a Reproductive Organ Protect Bobtail Squid Eggs from Fungal Fouling
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DOI: 10.1128/mbio.02376-19
Abstract: Organisms must have strategies to ensure successful reproduction. Some animals that deposit eggs protect their embryos from fouling/disease with the help of microorganisms. Although beneficial bacteria are hypothesized to contribute to egg defense in some… read more here.
Keywords: reproductive organ; antimicrobial compounds; symbiotic bacteria; egg ... See more keywords