Genomic features underlying the evolutionary transitions of Apibacter to honey bee gut symbionts
Wenjun Zhang, Xue Zhang, Qinzhi Su, Min Tang, Hao Zheng, Xin Yu Zhou
This study identifies genomic features of Apibacter that reflect its transition from a free-living or parasitic lifestyle to a mutualistic gut symbiont of honey bees.
Insect Science · Apr 3, 2021Peer-reviewedGenetics