Organisms

Wigglesworthia

A genus of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria in the family ENTEROBACTERIACEAE. They exist only as primary endosymbionts of five species of TSETSE FLIES, found in specialized organelles called mycetomes. The bacteria supply crucial B vitamins (VITAMIN B COMPLEX) which the flies require for fertility.

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Abstract

A genus of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria in the family ENTEROBACTERIACEAE. They exist only as primary endosymbionts of five species of TSETSE FLIES, found in specialized organelles called mycetomes. The bacteria supply crucial B vitamins (VITAMIN B COMPLEX) which the flies require for fertility.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Wigglesworthia glossinidia

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Enterobacteriaceae (1995-2003)

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  1. B03w.440w.450.425w.887
  2. B03w.660w.250w.150w.880

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Wigglesworthia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D044106. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D044106
  2. Wigglesworthia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18601381