Coevolution of symbiotic systems of termites and their gut microorganisms
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Coevolution of the symbiotic systems of termites is investigated by comparing the phylogeny of the gut microorganisms among diverse termites. Some major constituents of the gut community, such as Treponema-like spirochetes and the Bacteroides group, showed complex evolutionary history due to their multiple phylogenetic positions. Groups of methanogenic archaea in the guts are distinct between lower and higher termites. Functional groups of the nitrogen fixation gene (nifH) are distinct among the termite families, probably reflecting their feeding behavior. T. Kudo
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