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Host specificity and coevolution of Flavobacteriaceae endosymbionts within the siphonous green seaweed Bryopsis.
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Jun 2013
Hollants Joke, Leliaert Frederik, Verbruggen Heroen, De Clerck Olivier, Willems Anne
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The siphonous green seaweed Bryopsis harbors complex intracellular bacterial communities. Previous studies demonstrated that certain species form close, obligate associations with Flavobacteriaceae. A predominant imprint of host evolutionary history on the presence of these bacteria suggests a highly specialized association. In this study we elaborate on previous results by expanding the taxon sampling and...
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