How Microbiota Affect the Drosophila Melanogaster Life History Approach

Authors

Ricardo Romo, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
John M. Chaston, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

Microbiota, Local adaptation, microbiome

Abstract

• The microbiota of Drosophila melanogaster plays a significant role in its life history strategy and local adaptation [1]. This study examines how variations in microbiota composition influence the trade-offs between reproduction and somatic maintenance.
• Previous research has shown that LAB and AAB bacteria affect Drosophila Melanogaster life history strategies and this research explores the effects of LAB and AAB bacterial strains on flies raised under controlled conditions.
• This study contributes to the growing evidence that microbiota is an essential factor in understanding local adaptation and evolutionary biology and how certain bacterial strains affect an organism’s reproductive strategy.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Romo, Ricardo and Chaston, John M., "How Microbiota Affect the Drosophila Melanogaster Life History Approach" (2025). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2025. 37.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2025/37

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2025

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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