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Do variable compensatory mechanisms explain the polymorphism of the dependence phenotype in the Asobara tabida-wolbachia association?
Evolution; international journal of organic evolution - 1 Oct 2010
Kremer Natacha, Dedeine Franck, Charif Delphine, Finet Cédric, Allemand Roland, Vavre Fabrice
Abstract excerpt
Wolbachia are symbiotic intracellular bacteria, which are classified as reproductive parasites. Although generally facultative, Wolbachia is necessary for Asobara tabida (Hymenoptera), because aposymbiotic females do not produce any offspring. Interestingly, the ovarian phenotype of aposymbiotic females is variable: some females do not produce any eggs, whereas others do produce some eggs, but these are aborted....
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