Genomic diversification of the specialized parasite of the fungus-growing ant symbiosis.
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2213096119
Abstract: Fungi shape the diversity of life. Characterizing the evolution of fungi is critical to understanding symbiotic associations across kingdoms. In this study, we investigate the genomic and metabolomic diversity of the genus Escovopsis, a specialized… read more here.
Keywords: fungus growing; specialized parasite; growing ant; escovopsis ... See more keywords