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Evolution and Diversity of Inherited Spiroplasma Symbionts in Myrmica Ants.

Applied and environmental microbiology - 15 Feb 2018

Ballinger Matthew J, Moore Logan D, Perlman Steve J

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Microbial partners play important roles in the biology and ecology of animals. In insects, maternally transmitted symbionts are especially common and can have host effects ranging from reproductive manipulation to nutrient provisioning and defense against natural enemies. In this study, we report a genus-wide association of Myrmica ants with the inherited bacterial symbiont Spiroplasma We screen Myrmica ants...

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PMID: 29196290
DOI: 10.1128/AEM.02299-17
PMCID: PMC5795062

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