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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Main Authors: Xiangyu Zhu, Jinyang Li, Ao He, Geoff M. Gurr, Minsheng You, Shijun You
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/2/132