The discussions reflect a balanced appreciation for the research, with posts referencing specific aspects such as the dual bacterial symbiosis and nitrogen recycling, using words like 'significant' and 'contribution' to emphasize their interest and perceived importance. The tone remains informative rather than highly enthusiastic, indicating moderate engagement and recognition of potential impact.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, with some posts highlighting its contribution to understanding beetle symbiosis.
InterestModerate interest
Posts show moderate curiosity, frequently mentioning the bacterial relationships and potential evolutionary implications.
EngagementNeutral engagement
While some discussions reference the methods and broader biological concepts, the overall depth remains average.
ImpactModerate impact
There is a shared perception that the findings could influence future studies or elucidate nutrient recycling in insects, indicating a moderate perceived impact.
Abstract in brief
The study investigates a dual symbiosis in Bostrichidae beetles, where two bacteria, Shikimatogenerans bostrichidophilus and Bostrichicola ureolyticus, provide crucial nutrients like tyrosine precursors and lysine that support the beetles' cuticle development and nitrogen recycling.
Shikimatogenerans has been maintained throughout the beetle family, co-evolving closely with its host, while Bostrichicola has been lost in some lineages, indicating different evolutionary roles and benefits within this symbiotic relationship.
These findings demonstrate that complex, complementary bacterial partnerships, similar to those seen in sap-feeding insects, also exist in wood-boring beetles, emphasizing the importance of symbionts in herbivorous insects an adaptation to nutrient-poor diets.]
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bioRxiv Evobio
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Cuticle supplementation and nitrogen recycling by a dual bacterial symbiosis in a family of xylophagous beetles (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) https://t.co/9dSpkr7iTF #biorxiv_evobio
Dec 12, 2022 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 4,504 followersView post →
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Takema Fukatsu
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A new YouTube video on weevil's microbial endosymbiosis is released (English subtitled version)
https://t.co/lVCqUIBjRj
#beetle #weevil #symbiosis #evolution https://t.co/YwRjnS89xJ
Feb 16, 2025 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 1,619 followersView post →
This study reveals that a specialized bacterial endosymbiont in weevils has a highly reduced genome, primarily dedicated to synthesizing tyrosine, an amino acid essential for forming the beetle's hard cuticle…
Weevils have very hard bodies due to symbiotic bacteria that produce tyrosine, crucial for cuticle formation. Disruption of this bacteria results in softer, reddish beetles, highlighting their vital role in beetle…
Feb 16, 2025 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 3,077 followersView post →
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Masa-aki Yoshida
@yoshidamasaaki · X
RT @fkttkm: A new YouTube video on weevil's microbial endosymbiosis is released (English subtitled version)
https://t.co/lVCqUIBjRj
#beetle…
Feb 16, 2025 · 3 shares · 2,894 followersView post →
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Takema Fukatsu
@fkttkm · X
A new YouTube video on weevil's microbial endosymbiosis is released (English subtitled version)
https://t.co/lVCqUIBjRj
#beetle #weevil #symbiosis #evolution https://t.co/YwRjnS89xJ
Feb 16, 2025 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 1,619 followersView post →
RT @biorxiv_evobio: Cuticle supplementation and nitrogen recycling by a dual bacterial symbiosis in a family of xylophagous beetles (Coleop…
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クサレ接合おじさん
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RT @biorxiv_evobio: Cuticle supplementation and nitrogen recycling by a dual bacterial symbiosis in a family of xylophagous beetles (Coleop…
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Lílian Caesar
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RT @biorxiv_evobio: Cuticle supplementation and nitrogen recycling by a dual bacterial symbiosis in a family of xylophagous beetles (Coleop…
Dec 13, 2022 · 4 shares · 512 followersView post →
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Jason Chen
@thyreodon · X
RT @biorxiv_evobio: Cuticle supplementation and nitrogen recycling by a dual bacterial symbiosis in a family of xylophagous beetles (Coleop…
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bioRxiv Evobio
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Cuticle supplementation and nitrogen recycling by a dual bacterial symbiosis in a family of xylophagous beetles (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) https://t.co/9dSpkr7iTF #biorxiv_evobio
Dec 12, 2022 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 4,504 followersView post →
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Cuticle supplementation and nitrogen recycling by a dual bacterial symbiosis in a family of xylophagous beetles (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) https://t.co/07p9OYhikk #bioRxiv
Dec 12, 2022 · 1 like · 138,460 followersView post →
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