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Photorhabdus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A genus of gram-negative bacteria existing symbiotically with nematodes of the family Heterorhabditidae (see RHABDITOIDEA). These nematodes infect a variety of soil-dwelling insects. Upon entering an insect host, the nematode releases Photorhabdus from its intestinal tract and the bacterium establishes a lethal septicemia in the insect.

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Entry terms

  • txid29487
  • txid29488

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