Brightly colored beetles that feed on a wide range of plants possess robust metabolic capabilities, thanks to bacteria residing in specialized organs in their digestive tract. The bacterium Stammera ...

Since time immemorial, plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have coexisted in a mutually beneficial relationship. The fungi colonize plant roots and help them absorb nutrients. In return, plants ...

A symbiotic relationship is a long-term interaction between animal species that is beneficial for one or both animals. There are different forms: It’s mutualism we’ll mostly look at today. Two types ...

Researchers have discovered peptide factors that function in the shoot and root systems to transport iron into the root nodules colonized by nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Moreover, these peptide factors ...

New research sheds light on how adorable "Finding Nemo" fish take care of anemones, enhancing mutual benefits. Animated movies can be an entertaining way to learn fascinating facts about the animal ...

Fungus-growing ants of the tribe Attini have evolved a sophisticated form of agriculture in which they cultivate specialised fungal cultivars within subterranean chambers, forming what are known as ...