The Microbiology of Insects

Steinhaus, Edward A.

doi:10.1128/br.4.1.17-57.1940

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“…The nature of the association between insects and bacteria has been a controversial point for decades. In the early 1900s, a few scientists started to hypothesise that the presence of bacteria in insects was not a random event as bacteria seemed to be involved in important insect processes (reviewed by Steinhaus, 1940). However, these studies were limited by the available techniques at that time, mainly microscopy and culturing, to study microorganism morphology and physiology (reviewed by Handelsman, 2004).…”

Section: Weevils An Understudied But Extensive Insect Taxonmentioning

confidence: 99%

Could bacterial associations determine the success of weevil species?

Morera‐Margarit

Pope

Mitchell

et al. 2020

Annals of Applied Biology

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The weevil superfamily Curculionoidea is the largest insect group and so the largest animal group on earth. This taxon includes species which represent an important threat to many economically important crops and, therefore, pose a risk to agriculture and food security. Insect-bacteria associations have been recognised to provide the insect host with many benefits, such as ensuring the acquisition of essential nutrients or protecting the host from natural enemies. The role of bacteria associations within the weevil superfamily remains nonetheless understudied in comparison with other insect taxa. This review draws together existing knowledge on the influence of bacteria associated with weevils known to be agricultural pest species. The implications of these weevil-bacterial associations in determining pest status and their relevance to targeted pest management interventions are discussed. Specific consideration is given to the role of bacteria in cuticle formation, flight activity, reproduction manipulation and adaptation to different environments and food sources.

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Section: Weevils An Understudied But Extensive Insect Taxonmentioning

confidence: 99%