Frequent intertrophic transmission of Wolbachia by parasitism but not predation
Z.-C. Yan, L.-D. Qi, H.-L. Ji, X.-X. Wang, X.-Y. Hong, Y.-X. Li
This study identifies parasitism as the main route of intertropical Wolbachia transmission, showing evidence of bidirectional transfers between parasitoid wasps and their hosts.
bioRxiv · Mar 20, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology