Mutualism on the edge: Understanding the Paramecium–Chlorella symbiosis
Benjamin H. Jenkins
Abstract
Exploring the mechanisms that underpin symbiosis requires an understanding of how these complex interactions are maintained in diverse model systems. The ciliate protist, Paramecium bursaria, offers a valuable insight into how emergent endosymbiotic interactions have evolved.
Topics & Concepts
BiologySymbiosisProtistParameciumMutualism (biology)EndosymbiosisCiliateEvolutionary biologyEcologyGeneticsCell biologyBacteriaPlastidGeneChloroplastProtist diversity and phylogenyMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyMarine and coastal ecosystems