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Metabolic complementarity and genomics of the dual bacterial symbiosis of sharpshooters.
PLoS biology - 1 Jun 2006
Wu Dongying, Daugherty Sean C, Van Aken Susan E, Pai Grace H, Watkins Kisha L, Khouri Hoda, Tallon Luke J, Zaborsky Jennifer M, Dunbar Helen E, Tran Phat L, Moran Nancy A, Eisen Jonathan A
Abstract excerpt
Mutualistic intracellular symbiosis between bacteria and insects is a widespread phenomenon that has contributed to the global success of insects. The symbionts, by provisioning nutrients lacking from diets, allow various insects to occupy or dominate ecological niches that might otherwise be unavailable. One such insect is the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca coagulata), which feeds on xylem fluid, a diet...
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