RISB1934 - termite gut microbiom

Symbiont Classification

Classification

Bacteria and Fungi

Phylum

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Order

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Genus

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Host Classification

Order

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Family

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Subfamily

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Species

Australian and North American termites

Function

Termite gut microbiome (amplicon) is comprised of gut symbionts that are major recyclers of lignocellulosic biomass.

Cellulose Hydrolysis

Localization

No localization information available

Transmission Mode

Vertical

Geographic Information

Country

USA, Australia

Collection Location

public lands in Queensland, Northern Territory (Australia), and Arizona (United States of America)

Supporting Reference

A molecular survey of Australian and North American termite genera indicates that vertical inheritance is the primary force shaping termite gut microbiomes

Rahman, NA; Parks, DH; Willner, DL ... Scheffrahn, RH; Hugenholtz, P

Journal: MICROBIOME
DOI:
10.1186/s40168-015-0067-8 (2015)

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Related Accession Numbers
SRA
SRR1300755

Related Publications

3 records

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2015
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2020
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