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- Title
Coconut rhinoceros beetle digestive symbiosis with potential plant cell wall degrading microbes.
- Authors
Han, Chiao-Jung; Cheng, Chih-Hsin; Yeh, Ting-Feng; Pauchet, Yannick; Shelomi, Matan
- Abstract
Coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB, Oryctes rhinoceros) is an invasive palm pest whose larvae eat wood, yet lack the necessary digestive enzymes. This study confirmed endogenous CRB cellulase is inactive, suggesting microbial fermentation. The inner lining of the CRB hindgut has tree-like structures covered with a conspicuous biofilm. To identify possible symbionts, 16 S rRNA amplicon sequencing was used on individuals from across Taiwan. Several taxa of Clostridia, an anaerobic class including many cellulolytic bacteria, were highly abundant in most individuals from all locations. Whole metagenome sequencing further confirmed many lignocellulose degrading enzymes are derived from these taxa. Analyses of eggs, larvae, adults, and soil found these cellulolytic microbes are not transmitted vertically or transstadially. The core microbiomes of the larval CRB are likely acquired and enriched from the environment with each molt, and enable efficient digestion of wood.
- Publication
NPJ Biofilms & Microbiomes, 2024, Vol 10, p1
- ISSN
2055-5008
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/s41522-024-00505-9