Functional Symbionts

25 records

Records of insect symbionts with verified function from literatures.

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Host Insect Classification Localization Function Function Tags Year Edit
Bacteria
Extracellular

provide protection for the beewolf larva against pathogens by producing a cocktail of antibiotic substances

2010

Bacteria
Extracellular

provide protection for the beewolf larva against pathogens by producing a cocktail of antibiotic substances

2010

Philanthus

Hymenoptera

Bacteria

incorporated into the larval cocoon for protection against pathogens

2010

Streptomyces

Actinomycetota

Bacteria
Extracellular

Defense against antagonistic fungus of the beetle's cultivar

2008

Streptomyces

Actinomycetota

Bacteria
Intracellular and extracellular

the streptomycetes protect the cocoon from fungal infestation and significantly enhance the survival probability of the larva, possibly by producing antibiotics

2005

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