Regiella insecticola explained

Regiella insecticola is a species of bacteria, that lives as a symbiont of aphids.[1] It shows a relationship with Photorhabdus species, together with Hamiltonella defensa. Together with other endosymbionts, it provides aphids protection against parasitoids.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Moran. N. A.. Russell. J. A.. Koga. R.. Fukatsu. T.. Evolutionary Relationships of Three New Species of Enterobacteriaceae Living as Symbionts of Aphids and Other Insects. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 71. 6. 2005. 3302–3310. 0099-2240. 10.1128/AEM.71.6.3302-3310.2005. 15933033. 1151865. 2005ApEnM..71.3302M .
  2. Vorburger. C.. Gehrer. L.. Rodriguez. P.. A strain of the bacterial symbiont Regiella insecticola protects aphids against parasitoids. Biology Letters. 6. 1. 2009. 109–111. 1744-9561. 10.1098/rsbl.2009.0642. 19776066. 2817266.

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