Crosstalk between the microbiota and insect postembryonic development.
Trends Microbiol
; 31(2): 181-196, 2023 02.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36167769
ABSTRACT
Insect sequential development evolves from a simple molt towards complete metamorphosis. Like any multicellular host, insects interact with a complex microbiota. In this review, factors driving the microbiota dynamics were pointed out along their development. Special focus was put on tissue renewal, shift in insect ecology, and microbial interactions. Conversely, how the microbiota modulates its host development through nutrient acquisition, hormonal control, and cellular or tissue differentiation was exemplified. Such modifications might have long-term carry-over effects on insect physiology. Finally, remarkable microbe-driven control of insect behaviors along their life cycle was highlighted. Increasing knowledge of those interactions might offer new insights on how insects respond to their environment as well as perspectives on pest- or vector-control strategies.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Microbiota
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Insecta
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Trends Microbiol
Journal subject:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Year:
2023
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Article
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