Evolution and Function of an Aphid Facultative Symbiont
Hereditary bacterial symbiosis is a common mechanism by which eukaryotic hosts can acquire traits beneficial for their fitness. Many insects have symbiotic associations with bacteria that trace back millions of years, whose function and evolution are well characterized. Insects can also possess more...
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The University of Arizona.
2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10150/145733 |