The ancient phylum Actinobacteria is composed of phylogenetically and physiologically
diverse bacteria that help Earth's ecosystems function. As free-living organisms and …

Covering: through 2014 Many organisms team up with microbes for defense against
predators, parasites, parasitoids, or pathogens. Here we review the described protective …

For over 300 million years, insects have relied on symbiotic microbes for nutrition and
defence. However, it is unclear whether specific ecological conditions have repeatedly …

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect
Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide …

Streptomyces bacteria are ubiquitous in soil, conferring the characteristic earthy smell, and
they have an important ecological role in the turnover of organic material. More recently, a …

Fungi and bacteria coexist in a wide variety of natural and artificial environments which can
lead to their association and interaction–ranging from antagonism to cooperation–that can …

Microbial ecology is the study of interactions among microbes in natural environments and
their roles in biogeochemical cycles, food web dynamics, and the evolution of life. Microbes …

Honey bee hives are filled with stored pollen, honey, plant resins and wax, all antimicrobial
to differing degrees. Stored pollen is the nutritionally rich currency used for colony growth …

Throughout the golden age of antibiotic discovery, Streptomyces have been unsurpassed for
their ability to produce bioactive metabolites. Yet, this success has been hampered by …

The extinction of a single species is rarely an isolated event. Instead, dependent parasites,
commensals, and mutualist partners (affiliates) face the risk of coextinction as their hosts or …