Geographical Characteristics of and Microbiomes in Korea

Overview

Journal Insects

Specialty Biology

Date 2024 Mar 27

PMID 38535396

Authors

Jeong-Hyeon Lee

Hee-Il Lee

Hyung-Wook Kwon

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Abstract

Mosquitoes, the primary vectors of arboviruses, harbor a diverse microbiome that plays a crucial role in their development, immunity, and vector competence. The composition of the mosquito microbiome is heavily influenced by the environment and habitats. Therefore, identifying the relationship between the habitat and the mosquito's microbial community can improve the overall understanding of mosquito biology. However, The microbiome profiles of and , known as transmission vectors of the Japanese encephalitis virus, are poorly understood. Using 16S rRNA Illumina sequencing, we hereby investigated the microbial profiles in these two mosquito species collected in several areas in the Republic of Korea. Thirty-six prevalent bacterial families were identified from these mosquito species. The microbial composition variations were primarily influenced by the mosquito collecting sites. Moreover, species biomarkers were identified by utilizing the regional specificity of the mosquito microbiome. Based on the microbiome profiles representing high similarity, may share an ecological niche with .

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