Tetracycline-exposed Drosophila melanogaster males produce fewer offspring but a relative excess of sons

A large diversity of species possesses endosymbionts; these endosymbionts can exhibit mutualistic, parasitic, and commensal relationships with their hosts. Previous work has consistently revealed that depleting endosymbiont titer with antibiotic treatment can significantly alter host fitness and fun...

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Main Authors: O’Shea, Kaitlyn L, Singh, Nadia D
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4559055/