Mutualism with aggressive wood-degrading Flavodon ambrosius (Polyporales) facilitates niche expansion and communal social structure in Ambrosiophilus ambrosia beetles
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- 作者：Matthew T. Kassona ; mtkasson@mail.wvu.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Kristen L. Wickerta ; 1 ; Cameron M. Staudera ; 1 ; Angie M. Maciasa ; 1 ; Matthew C. Bergera ; 1 ; D. Rabern Simmonsb ; Dylan P.G. Shorta ; David B. DeVallancec ; Jiri Hulcrb
- 关键词：Ambrosiophilus ; Ambrosiodmus ; Flavodon ambrosius ; Polyporales ; Communality ; Wood decay ; Lignin degradation ; Fungus farming ; Symbiosis
- 刊名：Fungal Ecology
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：October 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：23
- 期：Complete
- 页码：86-96
- 全文大小：2673 K
文摘
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Fungus-farming mutualism discovered between Ambrosiophilus and Flavodon ambrosius.
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Flavodon ambrosius is a white rot fungus able to degrade lignin and cellulose.
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Communal behavior within multi-generational colonies and egg-laying by F1 females.