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K. Phalnikar

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Organism:Drosophila· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Assay:metagenomics· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1

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D. Agashe· 2 shared K. Kunte· 2 shared

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Disrupting butterfly microbiomes does not affect host survival and development

K. Phalnikar, K. Kunte, D. Agashe

This study disrupts gut microbiomes in two butterfly species and finds no significant fitness cost, suggesting butterflies do not rely on gut bacteria for key developmental processes.

bioRxiv · Mar 12, 2019 · PreprintEcology

DIETARY AND DEVELOPMENTAL SHIFTS IN BUTTERFLY-ASSOCIATED BACTERIAL COMMUNITIES

K. Phalnikar, K. Kunte, D. Agashe

The paper analyzes bacterial communities in 12 butterfly species across development stages, finding little change despite dietary shifts, but strong effects of species identity and diet.

bioRxiv · Oct 2, 2017Ecology