Developmental Shifts in the Microbiome of a Cosmopolitan Pest: Unraveling the Role of <i>Wolbachia</i> and Dominant Bacteria
<i>Wolbachia</i> bacteria (phylum Proteobacteria) are ubiquitous intracellular parasites of diverse invertebrates. In insects, coevolution has forged mutualistic associations with <i>Wolbachia</i> species, influencing reproduction, immunity, development, pathogen resistance,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/2/132 |