RISB0253 - Shikimatogenerans bostrichidophilus

Symbiont Classification

Classification

Bacteria

Phylum

Bacteroidota

Order

Flavobacteriales

Genus

Candidatus Shikimatogenerans

Host Classification

Subfamily

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Function

encodes the shikimate pathway to produce tyrosine precursors in its severely reduced genome, likely supplementing the beetles’ cuticle biosynthesis, sclerotisation, and melanisation.

Nutrient provision

Localization

No localization information available

Transmission Mode

No transmission mode information available

Supporting Reference

Cuticle supplementation and nitrogen recycling by a dual bacterial symbiosis in a family of xylophagous beetles

Kiefer, JST; Bauer, E; Okude, G ... Kaltenpoth, M; Engl, T

Journal: ISME JOURNAL

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Title Host Symbiont Authors Journal Year
Bostrichidae
Bostrichicola ureolyticus
Kiefer, JST; Bauer, E; Okude, G ... Kaltenpoth, M; Engl, T
ISME JOURNAL
2023
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