“Failure To Launch”: Development of a Reproductive Organ Linked to Symbiotic Bacteria
Sarah J. McAnulty, Allison H. Kerwin, Eric J. Koch, Barrett Nuttall, Andrea M. Suria, Andrew J. Collins, Tyler R. Schleicher, Bethany A. Rader, Spencer V. Nyholm
Abstract
Microbiota have profound effects on animal and plant development. Hosts raised axenically or without symbionts often suffer negative outcomes resulting in developmental defects or reduced organ function.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyBacteriaVibrioMicroorganismMicrobiologyPathogenic bacteriaZoologyGeneticsCephalopods and Marine BiologyInsect symbiosis and bacterial influencesNeuroendocrine regulation and behavior