What Can the Bacterial Community of <i>Atta sexdens </i>(Linnaeus, 1758) Tell Us about the Habitats in Which This Ant Species Evolves?

What Can the Bacterial Community of <i>Atta sexdens </i>(Linnaeus, 1758) Tell Us about the Habitats in Which This Ant Species Evolves?

Studies of bacterial communities can reveal the evolutionary significance of symbiotic interactions between hosts and their associated bacteria, as well as identify environmental factors that may influence host biology. <i>Atta sexdens</i> is an ant species native to Brazil that can act...

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Main Authors: Manuela de Oliveira Ramalho, Cintia Martins, Maria Santina Castro Morini, Odair Correa Bueno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
environment
extensive cultivation
bacterial diversity
sustainable development
conservation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/6/332

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