Deterministic and stochastic effects drive the gut microbial diversity in cucurbit-feeding fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae).

Deterministic and stochastic effects drive the gut microbial diversity in cucurbit-feeding fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae).

Insect diversity is closely linked to the evolution of phytophagy, with most phytophagous insects showing a strong degree of specialisation for specific host plants. Recent studies suggest that the insect gut microbiome might be crucial in facilitating the dietary (host plant) range. This requires t...

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Main Authors: Wouter Hendrycks, Nele Mullens, Jackline Bakengesa, Sija Kabota, Jenipher Tairo, Thierry Backeljau, Ramadhani Majubwa, Maulid Mwatawala, Marc De Meyer, Massimiliano Virgilio
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0313447
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