Wolbachia is an intracellular endosymbiont infecting most arthropod and some filarial
nematode species that is vertically transmitted through the maternal lineage. Due to this …

Wolbachia is one of the most abundant endosymbionts on earth, with a wide distribution
especially in arthropods. Effective maternal transmission and the induction of various …

Recent studies have demonstrated the ability of mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) for plastic
degradation. This study is focused on changes in microbiome structure depending on diets …

Plastic production has been increasing exponentially in the last 60 years, but plastic
disposal is out of control, resulting in the pollution of all ecosystems on Earth. Finding …

Tenebrio molitor represents one of the most popular species used for the large-scale
conversion of plant biomass into protein and is characterized by high nutritional value. In the …

The genus Bartonella comprises facultative intracellular bacteria with a unique lifestyle. After
transmission by blood-sucking arthropods they colonize the erythrocytes of mammalian …

Simple Summary It is increasingly recognized that gut microbiota plays crucial roles in host
health and function. Various ecological and physiological factors influence the structure of …

The social Hymenoptera have distinct larval and adult stages separated by metamorphosis,
which implies striking remodeling of external and internal body structures during the pupal …

The rainforests of the Neotropics shelter a vast diversity of plant, animal and microscopic
species that provide critical ecosystem goods and services for both local and worldwide …

Many insects feed on a low‐nitrogen diet, and the origin of their nitrogen supply is poorly
understood. It has been hypothesized that some insects rely on nitrogen‐fixing bacteria …