The plant-sucking insect selects assembly of the gut microbiota from environment to enhance host reproduction
Abstract Plant-sucking insects have intricate associations with a diverse array of microorganisms to facilitate their adaptation to specific ecological niches. The midgut of phytophagous true bugs is generally structured into four distinct compartments to accommodate their microbiota. Nevertheless,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-07-01
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Series: | npj Biofilms and Microbiomes |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41522-024-00539-z |