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Manipulative Tenants - Bacteria Associated with Arthropods (Paperback)
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Manipulative Tenants - Bacteria Associated with Arthropods (Paperback)
Series: Frontiers in Microbiology
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In the English edition of his landmark book Endosymbiosis of
Animals with Plant Microorganisms (1965), Professor Paul Buchner,
probably the most prominent founder of systematic symbiosis
research, wrote: "I too soon fell victim to the spell of this
subject, and from 1911 on devoted myself to it." Almost half a
century later, a growing number of entomologists are recognizing
the impact that arthropod-bacteria symbiosis has on virtually all
aspects of the biology of both host and symbiont. The discussion of
this subject tends to be system based, with primary emphasis on the
insect host. However, recent screening studies have revealed that
the diversity of bacteria associated with arthropods may not be as
wide as initially expected, and some genera are constantly being
found in hosts that belong to distantly related taxa. Manipulative
Tenants: Bacteria Associated with Arthropods introduces the
fascinating world of bacteria-arthropod associations with an
emphasis on the bacterial partner. Written by an interdisciplinary
team of international contributors, this book provides an overview
of the diversity of bacterial symbionts identified to date as
frequent partners of terrestrial arthropods. It discusses primary
(obligatory) symbionts as well as the most abundant secondary
(facultative) symbionts currently known. Summarizing the most
up-to-date information available on each symbiont, the book
presents a synopsis of the field from the bacterial angle. Chapters
examine Proteobacteria, including Sodalis and Wigglesworthia in
tsetse flies and Stammerula and other symbiotic bacteria in fruit
flies, as well as Bacteroidetes such as Blattabacterium and
Cardinium. The book also identifies questions that emerge from the
study of these systems. This comprehensive reference introduces the
topic of bacteria-arthropod associations to researchers who are not
familiar with it, enlarges the scope of knowledge of those who are,
and provides a textbook for students in microbiology and other
branches of biology. Key selling features: Combines entomologists'
and microbiologists' perspectives to create a full picture of
complex systems Discusses dramatic differences in structure and
behavior between some symbiotic bacteria and autonomous bacteria
Examines the influence of symbiotic bacteria on the evolution of
their hosts Includes diagrams, tables, graphs, pictures, and
extensive references Emphasizes potential applications of symbiotic
bacteria for solving agricultural and medical problems
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