Mutualism on the edge: Understanding the Paramecium-Chlorella symbiosis.

Jenkins BH

Exploring the mechanisms that underpin symbiosis requires an understanding of how these complex interactions are maintained in diverse model systems. The ciliate protist, Paramecium bursaria, offers a valuable insight into how emergent endosymbiotic interactions have evolved.

Keywords:

Ciliophora

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Paramecium

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Chlorella

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Symbiosis