MicrobiologybioRxiv
Further evidences of an emerging stingless bee-yeast symbiosis
G. T. de Paula, W. G. P. Melo, I. de Castro…·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.
DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1221724