MicrobiologybioRxiv
Myxococcus xanthus fruiting body morphology is important for spore recovery after exposure to environmental stress
D. Lall, M. M. Glaser, P. Higgs
This study shows that the haystack-shaped fruiting body of Myxococcus xanthus provides UV protection but not desiccation protection for spores, suggesting morphological adaptation to environmental stress.
DOI 10.1128/aem.01660-24