Publications by authors named "Reese Hunsaker"
Article Synopsis
- Geographic and environmental factors, particularly temperature, significantly influence the microbial communities in wild flies more than geographic location does.
- The microbiota composition varies based on diet, with wild flies showing different microbiota profiles depending on the type of food consumed, rather than simply reflecting their diet.
- Findings suggest that the interaction between the flies’ dietary habits, microbiota, and genetic differences contributes to local adaptation and evolution, especially in a single-orchard ecosystem.