Culture-independent investigation of the microbiome associated with the nematode Acrobeloides maximus.

BACKGROUND: Symbioses between metazoans and microbes are widespread and vital to many ecosystems. Recent work with several nematode species has suggested that strong associations with microbial symbionts may also be common among members of this phylu. In this work we explore possible symbiosis betwe...

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Main Authors: Jean-Paul Baquiran, Brian Thater, Sammy Sedky, Paul De Ley, David Crowley, Paul M Orwin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3718782?pdf=render