The Evolution and Biogeography of <i>Wolbachia</i> in Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

<i>Wolbachia</i> bacteria are widely distributed across invertebrate taxa, including ants, but several aspects of this host-associated interaction are still poorly explored, especially with regard to the ancestral state association, origin, and dispersion patterns of this bacterium. Ther...

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Main Authors: Manuela O. Ramalho, Corrie S. Moreau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/12/11/426