Further evidences of an emerging stingless bee-yeast symbiosis
G. T. de Paula, W. G. P. Melo, I. de Castro, C. Menezes, C. R. Paludo, C. A. Rosa, M. T. Pupo
The paper identifies Zygosaccharomyces yeasts in brood cells of 8 stingless bee species, showing similar morphology and lipid accumulation to known symbionts, and suggests evolutionary adaptation for nutritional support.
bioRxiv · Mar 8, 2023Microbiology