The Native Microbiome is Crucial for Offspring Generation and Fitness of Aurelia aurita.

ABSTRACT: All multicellular organisms are associated with microbial communities, ultimately forming a metaorganism. Several studies conducted on well-established model organisms point to immunological, metabolic, and behavioral benefits of the associated microbiota for the host. Consequently, a microbiome can influence the physiology of a host; moreover, microbial community shifts can affect host health and fitness. The present study aimed to evaluate the significance and functional role of the native microbiota for life cycle transitions and fitness of the cnidarian moon jellyfish Aurelia aurita A comprehensive host fitness experiment was conducted studying the polyp life stage and integrating 12 combinations of treatments with microbiota modification (sterile conditions, foreign food bacter

SUBMITTER: Weiland-Brauer N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7683396 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature