It takes more than two to tango: Microbial communities influence animal sex and reproduction
Friday, January 17, 2020 - 12:40
in Biology & Nature
It is an awkward idea, but a couple's ability to have kids may partly depend on who else is present. The reproductive tracts of males and females contain whole communities of micro-organisms. These microbes can have considerable impact on (animal) fertility and reproduction. They may even lead to new species.