Functional Symbionts

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Records of insect symbionts with verified function from literatures.

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Host Insect Classification Localization Function Function Tags Year Edit
Fungi
Intracellular

Scheffersomyces insectosa (a yeast) assimilates wood-associated sugars including xylose, cellobiose, and xylan in culture, implying a role in host digestion for Leptura ochraceofasciata.
Cellulose Hydrolysis Xylan Hydrolysis

2023
Fungi
Extracellular

Scheffersomyces insectosa (Fungi) is xylose-fermenting.
Carbohydrate Metabolism

2016
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