RISB1587 - Zygosaccharomyces sp.

Symbiont Classification

Classification

Fungi

Phylum

Ascomycota

Order

Saccharomycetales

Genus

Zygosaccharomyces

Host Classification

Order

Hymenoptera

Family

Apidae

Subfamily

Apinae

Species

Scaptotrigona depilis

Function

Zygosaccharomyces sp. is the fungus eaten by S. depilis larvae and that fungus consumption provides ergosterol to developing bees, allowing successful pupation.

Nutrient provision Growth and Development

Localization

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Transmission Mode

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Supporting Reference

Stingless Bee Larvae Require Fungal Steroid to Pupate

Paludo, CR; Menezes, C; Silva, EA Jr ... Clardy, J; Pupo, MT

Journal: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-018-19583-9 (2018)

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Related Accession Numbers
Other
KY766262.1

Related Publications

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Title Host Symbiont Authors Journal Year
Stingless Bee Larvae Require Fungal Steroid to Pupate
Scaptotrigona depilis
Zygosaccharomyces sp.
Paludo, CR; Menezes, C; Silva, EA Jr ... Clardy, J; Pupo, MT
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
2018
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