Wigglesworthia
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.
Year introduced: 2004
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Tree Number(s): B03.440.450.425.887, B03.660.250.150.880
MeSH Unique ID: D044106
Registry Number: txid51228
Entry Terms:
- Wigglesworthia glossinidia
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