Wang, L., Liu, X., & Ruan, Y. 2023 Sex-specific differences in symbiotic microorganisms associated with an invasive mealybug (Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley) based on 16S ribosomal DNA. PeerJ DOI 10.7717/peerj.15843
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Notes: This study investigated the diversity of symbiotic microorganisms associated with Phenacoccus solenopsis. Using deep sequencing of the 16S rDNA gene and subsequent analysis with the Qiime software package, we constructed a comprehensive library of bacterial operational taxonomic units (OTUs). We compared the microbial communities of female and male adult mealybugs. Our results showed significant differences in bacterial composition between the sexes
