The evolution of a beneficial association between an animal and a microbial community
D. Rebar, H. C. Leggett, S.M.L. Aspinall, A. Duarte, R.M. Kilner
This study shows that burying beetles benefit from microbial communities on carrion, as larvae from germ-free mice had lower fitness.
bioRxiv · Jun 29, 2018 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition