Symbiotic Plant Biomass Decomposition in Fungus-Growing Termites
Termites are among the most successful animal groups, accomplishing nutrient acquisition through long-term associations and enzyme provisioning from microbial symbionts. Fungus farming has evolved only once in a single termite sub-family: Macrotermitinae. This sub-family has become a dominant decomp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/4/87 |