![]() Tags: materials Nanotech Physics Physics News science Science News Technology technology news In several beetle species, it has already been described that their bacterial allies provide important components for the formation of the cuticle, the insect's exoskeleton. Bacterial symbionts may help digest plant material, make the beetles more resistant to plant defenses, or provide supplemental nutrients when beetles as an adaption to nutrient-poor habitats. These symbioses can have different functions.
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