The Correlation between the Gut Microbiota of <i>Endoclita signifer</i> (Lepidoptera, Hepialidae) Larvae and Their Host Preferences

Insects’ gut microbiota plays a crucial role in their host selection, adaptation, and plasticity. This study explored the impact of gut bacteria on the adaptation of host selection under different stresses (diverse feeding preferences and no feeding preferences). The seventh instar <i>E. signi...

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Main Authors: Jintao Lu, Xiaoyan Su, Zhende Yang, Ping Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/12/919