Fungus-associated Insect Herbivore Microbiomes

Community metagenome sequencing from the symbiotic bacterial communities of fungus-associated insect herbivores. These include ants, beetles, termites, and wasps. The goal of this study is to determine if the bacterial communities associated with these insect herbivores harbor similar diversity and carbohydrate-degrading potential as they all live closely with both herbivorous insects and fungi.