Delayed larval development in <it>Anopheles</it> mosquitoes deprived of <it>Asaia</it> bacterial symbionts

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In recent years, acetic acid bacteria have been shown to be frequently associated with insects, but knowledge on their biological role in the arthropod host is limited. The discovery that acetic acid bacteria of the genus <it>A...

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Main Authors: Chouaia Bessem, Rossi Paolo, Epis Sara, Mosca Michela, Ricci Irene, Damiani Claudia, Ulissi Ulisse, Crotti Elena, Daffonchio Daniele, Bandi Claudio, Favia Guido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/S1/S2

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