Mutualism on the edge: Understanding the Paramecium-Chlorella symbiosis.

Exploring the mechanisms that underpin symbiosis requires an understanding of how these complex interactions are maintained in diverse model systems. The ciliate protist, Paramecium bursaria, offers a valuable insight into how emergent endosymbiotic interactions have evolved.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Benjamin H Jenkins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-04-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002563&type=printable
Description
Summary:Exploring the mechanisms that underpin symbiosis requires an understanding of how these complex interactions are maintained in diverse model systems. The ciliate protist, Paramecium bursaria, offers a valuable insight into how emergent endosymbiotic interactions have evolved.
ISSN:1544-9173
1545-7885