Browsing by Subject "Spiroplasma"
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(2018-08-06)This work addresses the persistence of a non-male-killing Spiroplasma strain infecting the fly Drosophila hydei under conditions where there are no apparent fitness benefits to the host. This work also addresses the potential ...
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(2018-12-20)Viruses are in a unique position to affect the ecology of many organisms, due to their sheer numbers and diversity. Although traditionally considered pathogens, viruses can engage in more complex and mutualistic associations ...
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(2013-08-27)Maternally-transmitted associations between endosymbiotic bacteria and insects are diverse and widespread in nature. To counter loss by imperfect vertical transmission, many heritable microbes have evolved compensational ...
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(2013-12-02)Maternally inherited endosymbionts are ubiquitous among insects and are known to influence the ecology and evolution of a host species. As such, burgeoning evidence exemplifies their effect on host biology through ...
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(2017-01-23)Intimate associations of maternally-inherited endosymbiotic bacteria and arthropods are ancient and taxonomically diverse. The nature of such relationships includes reproductive parasitism, as well as nutritional and ...