Termite antimicrobial defense through interaction with symbiotic microorganisms in nest materials

Abstract Social insects build robust nests to physically defend their colonies against attacks by predators and the intrusion of parasites and pathogens. While many previous studies on termite nests have focused on their physical defense functions, their nests also harbor various microorganisms that...

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Main Authors: Masaaki Nakashima, Kenji Matsuura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-07667-2
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