Bacterial lipopolysaccharide induces settlement and metamorphosis in a marine larva
M. L. Freckelton, B. T. Nedved, Y.-S. Cai, S. Cao, H. Turano, R. A. Alegado, M. G. Hadfield
This study identifies lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from the bacterium Cellulophaga lytica as the inducer of metamorphosis in Hydroides elegans larvae, suggesting LPS may be a widespread cue for bacterial-induced settlement in marine invertebrates.
bioRxiv · Jan 18, 2022Ecology