Parasitism causes changes in caterpillar odours and associated bacterial communities with consequences for host-location by a hyperparasitoid.

Microorganisms living in and on macroorganisms may produce microbial volatile compounds (mVOCs) that characterise organismal odours. The mVOCs might thereby provide a reliable cue to carnivorous enemies in locating their host or prey. Parasitism by parasitoid wasps might alter the microbiome of thei...

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Main Authors: Mitchel E Bourne, Gabriele Gloder, Berhane T Weldegergis, Marijn Slingerland, Andrea Ceribelli, Sam Crauwels, Bart Lievens, Hans Jacquemyn, Marcel Dicke, Erik H Poelman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-03-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1011262