RISB2211 - Actinobacteria

Symbiont Classification

Classification

Bacteria

Phylum

Actinomycetota

Order

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Genus

-

Host Classification

Order

-

Family

-

Subfamily

-

Species

Acromyrmex subterraneus subterraneus

Function

Actinobacteria (Phylum Actinomycetota) confers protection to young workers until the maturation of their immune system and suppresses the growth of Escovopsis spp., the specialized parasite of attine fungus gardens.

Antimicrobial Activity

Localization

Extracellular

Transmission Mode

No transmission mode information available

Geographic Information

Country

Brazil

Collection Location

Viçosa, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

Supporting Reference

Ectosymbionts and immunity in the leaf-cutting ant Acromyrmex subterraneus subterraneus

de Souza, DJ; Lenoir, A; Kasuya, MCM ... Couceiro, JD; Della Lucia, TMC

Journal: BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
DOI:
10.1016/j.bbi.2012.11.014 (2013)

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Title Host Symbiont Authors Journal Year
Ectosymbionts and immunity in the leaf-cutting ant Acromyrmex subterraneus subterraneus
Acromyrmex subterraneus subterraneus
Actinobacteria
de Souza, DJ; Lenoir, A; Kasuya, MCM ... Couceiro, JD; Della Lucia, TMC
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
2013
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