Microbial-Invertebrate Interactions and Potential for Biotechnology

As the interactions between marine invertebrates and their bacterial commensals and symbionts are better understood, the application of biotechnology will enhance both environmental and economic benefit. In the immediate future, marine bacteria, either selected or genetically engineered, will play a...

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Published in:Microbial ecology 1986-03, Vol.12 (1), p.101-110
Main Authors: Bonar, Dale B., Weiner, Ronald M., Colwell, Rita R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aquatic invertebrates
Bacteria
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
Drug interactions
Fouling
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Invertebrates
Larvae
Larval development
Metamorphosis
Methods. Procedures. Technologies
Mission oriented research
Molecules
Prospectives
Symbiosis
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Summary:As the interactions between marine invertebrates and their bacterial commensals and symbionts are better understood, the application of biotechnology will enhance both environmental and economic benefit. In the immediate future, marine bacteria, either selected or genetically engineered, will play a significant role in enhancing the development of selected invertebrates in aquaculture and in the field. Luck may also favor discovery of mechanisms to suppress the development of biofouling species, perhaps by making it possible to coat submerged surfaces with bacterial films designed to repell larvae and/or interfere with larval morphogenesis. In any case, the future is appealing.
ISSN:0095-3628
1432-184X
DOI:10.1007/BF02153225