Photorhabdus

Photorhabdus

Engelsk definition

A genus of gram-negative bacteria existing symbiotically with nematodes of the family Heterorhabditidae (see RHABDITOIDEA). These nematodes infect a variety of soil-dwelling insects. Upon entering an insect host, the nematode releases Photorhabdus from its intestinal tract and the bacterium establishes a lethal septicemia in the insect.

Svenska synonymer

Inga svenska synonymer finns.

Engelska synonymer

Photorhabdus luminescens Xenorhabdus luminescens