A phylogenomic and comparative genomic analysis of Commensalibacter, a versatile insect symbiont.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To understand mechanisms of adaptation and plasticity of pollinators and other insects a better understanding of diversity and function of their key symbionts is required. Commensalibacter is a genus of acetic acid bacterial symbionts in the gut of honey bees and other insect species, yet little information is available on the diversity and function of Commensalibacter bacteria. In the present study, whole-genome sequences of 12 Commensalibacter isolates from bumble bees, butterflies, Asian hornets and rowan berries were determined, and publicly available genome assemblies of 14 Commensalibacter strains were used in a phylogenomic and comparative genomic analysis.

Results

The phylogenomic analysis revealed that the 26 Commensalibacter isolates represented four spe

SUBMITTER: Botero J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10149009 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature