Functional Symbionts
23 recordsRecords of insect symbionts with verified function from literatures.
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| Host Insect | Classification | Localization | Function | Function Tags | Year | Edit | |
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Staphylococcus xylosus
Bacillota |
Anticarsia gemmatalisBrazil |
Bacteria
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Staphylococcus xylosus allows the insect to adapt to plants rich in protease inhibitors, minimizing their harmful consequences. |
2009 |
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Staphylococcus
Bacillota |
Homona magnanimaJapan |
Bacteria
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Staphylococcus influences the growth of Bacillus thuringiensis in the larvae (antimicrobial activity). |
2000 |
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Staphylococcus warneri
Bacillota |
Galleria mellonellaBrazil |
Bacteria
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Extracellular
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Staphylococcus warneri degrades polyurethanes (PUs). |
2024 |