Bacterial Symbionts (IMAGE)

Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz

Bacterial Symbionts

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Bacterial symbionts (Burkholderia gladioli) inhabit glands in the reproductive system of Lagria villosa beetles. The fluorescently labeled bacteria are shown in yellow, insect host cell nuclei in blue. The bacteria produce antibiotics that protect beetle eggs from mold fungi.

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photo/©: Paul Gaube and Laura V. Flórez, JGU

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This image may only be used in connection with the press release "Symbiotic bacteria: from hitchhiker to beetle bodyguard," issued by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on April 28, 2017.

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