Functional Symbionts

8 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

contribute brood ball hygiene by inhibiting fungal parasites in the environment

2021

Streptomyces sp. M54

Actinomycetota

Polybia plebeja

Hymenoptera

Bacteria

this bacterium produces antimicrobial compounds that are active against Hirsutella citriformis, a natural fungal enemy of its host, and the human pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans

2021

Streptomyces sp.

Actinomycetota

mud dauber wasp

Hymenoptera

Bacteria
Extracellular

secondary metabolites derived from a Streptomyces sp. displayed significant inhibitory activity against hexokinase II

2020

Streptomyces sp.

Actinomycetota

Bacteria

producing antibiotic, exhibit antimicrobial activity, mainly to Gram-positive bacteria and fungi

2019

Streptomyces sp.

Actinomycetota

Bacteria
Extracellular

symbiont makes multiple antifungals, including Antimycins A1–A4, which support the fungus farming

2011

Sirex noctilio

Hymenoptera

Bacteria

degrading woody substrates and that such degradation may assist in nutrient acquisition by S. noctilio, thus contributing to its ability to be established in forested habitats worldwide

2011

Sirex noctilio

Hymenoptera

Bacteria

degrading woody substrates and that such degradation may assist in nutrient acquisition by S. noctilio, thus contributing to its ability to be established in forested habitats worldwide

2011

Sirex noctilio

Hymenoptera

Bacteria

degrading woody substrates and that such degradation may assist in nutrient acquisition by S. noctilio, thus contributing to its ability to be established in forested habitats worldwide

2011

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