Developing general principles of host–microorganism interactions necessitates a robust
understanding of the eco-evolutionary processes that structure microbiota. Phylosymbiosis …

Phylosymbiosis was recently formulated to support a hypothesis-driven framework for the
characterization of a new, cross-system trend in host-associated microbiomes. Defining …

Host-associated microbiomes contribute in many ways to the homeostasis of the
metaorganism. The microbiome's contributions range from helping to provide nutrition and …

Animals and microorganisms often establish close ecological relationships. However, much
of our knowledge about animal microbiomes comes from two deeply studied groups …

Milk production is an ancient adaptation that unites all mammals. Milk contains a
microbiome that can contribute to offspring health and microbial-immunological …

The intestinal microbiome influences host health, and its responsiveness to diet and disease
is increasingly well studied. However, our understanding of the factors driving microbiome …

Introduction Bats, along with their ectoparasites, harbor a wide diversity of symbiotic and
potential pathogenic bacteria. Despite the enormous diversity of bats (181 species), few …

Different host species associate with distinct gut microbes in mammals, a pattern sometimes
referred to as phylosymbiosis. However, the processes shaping this host specificity are not …

Human thanatomicrobiota studies have shown that microorganisms inhabit and proliferate
externally and internally throughout the body and are the primary mediators of putrefaction …

As for most of the life that inhabits our planet, microorganisms play an essential role in insect
nutrition, reproduction, defence, and support their host in many other functions. More …