Common beetle's gut microbiome benefits forests, holds promise for bioenergy
Monday, March 11, 2019 - 11:20
in Biology & Nature
Insects are critical contributors to ecosystem functioning, and like most living organisms their co-evolution with microbes has been essential to support these functions. While many insects are infamous for wreaking havoc wherever they roam, many thousands of species go quietly about their business, providing important services essential to healthy ecosystems using the innovative biochemistry of their microbiomes.