Host-symbiotic microbial community interaction and adaptation to environmental stress in the water flea Daphnia KU Leuven
Every organism is host to a diverse and dynamic symbiotic microbial community (SMC). The wide array of genotypes presented by SMCs and their ability to adapt rapidly to novel conditions combined with host control over the microbiota could help to maximize host fitness. Further, the nature and outcome of these symbiotic interactions are often context-dependent. Using exposure to toxic substances of natural and anthropogenic origin as key ...