Next-Generation Sequencing reveals relationship between the larval microbiome and food substrate in the polyphagous Queensland fruit fly
Abstract Insects typically host substantial microbial communities (the ‘microbiome’) that can serve as a vital source of nutrients and also acts as a modulator of immune function. While recent studies have shown that diet is an important influence on the gut microbiome, very little is known about th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2019-10-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-50602-5 |