Title | A molecular survey of Australian and North American termite genera indicates that vertical inheritance is the primary force shaping termite gut microbiomes. |
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Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
Authors | Rahman NAbdul, Parks DH, Willner DL, Engelbrektson AL, Goffredi SK, Warnecke F, Scheffrahn RH, Hugenholtz P |
Journal | Microbiome |
Volume | 3 |
Pagination | 5 |
Date Published | 2015 |
ISSN | 2049-2618 |
Abstract | Termites and their microbial gut symbionts are major recyclers of lignocellulosic biomass. This important symbiosis is obligate but relatively open and more complex in comparison to other well-known insect symbioses such as the strict vertical transmission of Buchnera in aphids. The relative roles of vertical inheritance and environmental factors such as diet in shaping the termite gut microbiome are not well understood. |
DOI | 10.1186/s40168-015-0067-8 |
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