Concept information
Preferred term
Wigglesworthia
Type
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Definition
- A genus of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria in the family ENTEROBACTERIACEAE. They exist only as primary endosymbionts of five species of TSETSE FLIES, found in specialized organelles called mycetomes. The bacteria supply crucial B vitamins (VITAMIN B COMPLEX) which the flies require for fertility.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- txid51228
- txid51229
Allowable Qualifier(s)
- chemistry (Qualifier)
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- enzymology (Qualifier)
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- immunology (Qualifier)
- isolation & purification (Qualifier)
- metabolism (Qualifier)
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In other languages
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French
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txid51228
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txid51229
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BG64Z35S-D
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