Parasitism by endoparasitoid wasps alters the internal but not the external microbiome in host caterpillars
Abstract Background The microbiome of many insects consists of a diverse community of microorganisms that can play critical roles in the functioning and overall health of their hosts. Although the microbial communities of insects have been studied thoroughly over the past decade, little is still kno...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Animal Microbiome |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-021-00135-y |