Larvae of the Clothing Moth <i>Tineola bisselliella</i> Maintain Gut Bacteria that Secrete Enzyme Cocktails to Facilitate the Digestion of Keratin
The evolutionary success of insects is promoted by their association with beneficial microbes that enable the utilization of unusual diets. The synanthropic clothing moth <i>Tineola bisselliella</i> provides an intriguing example of this phenomenon. The caterpillars of this species have...
Main Authors: | Andreas Vilcinskas, Michael Schwabe, Karina Brinkrolf, Rudy Plarre, Natalie Wielsch, Heiko Vogel |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/9/1415 |
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