Thank You for Biting: Dispersal of Beneficial Microbiota through 'Antagonistic' Interactions

Authors

C.G.B. Grupstra, Rice University
Nathan P. LeMoine, Marquette UniversityFollow
Chelsea N. Cook, Marquette UniversityFollow
Adrienne M.S. Correa, Rice University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2022

Publisher

Elsevier

Source Publication

Trends in Microbiology

Source ISSN

0966-842X

Original Item ID

DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2022.03.006

Abstract

Multicellular organisms harbor populations of microbial symbionts; some of these symbionts can be dispersed through the feeding activities of consumers. Studies of consumer-mediated microbiota dispersal generally focus on pathogenic microorganisms; the dispersal of beneficial microorganisms has received less attention, especially in the context of 'antagonistic' trophic interactions (e.g., herbivory, parasitism, predation). Yet, this 'trophic transmission' of beneficial symbionts has significant implications for microbiota assembly and resource species (e.g., prey) health. For example, trophic transmission of microorganisms could assist with environmental acclimatization and help resource species to suppress other consumers or competitors. Here, we highlight model systems and approaches that have revealed these potential 'silver-linings' of antagonism as well as opportunities and challenges for future research.

Comments

Accepted version. Trends in Microbiology, Vol. 30, No. 10 (2022): 930-939. DOI. © 2022 Cell Press(Elsevier). Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Grupstra, C.G.B.; LeMoine, Nathan P.; Cook, Chelsea N.; and Correa, Adrienne M.S., "Thank You for Biting: Dispersal of Beneficial Microbiota through 'Antagonistic' Interactions" (2022). Biological Sciences Faculty Research and Publications. 936.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bio_fac/936