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What are the effects of Wolbachia on other insects? Is there a risk that other insects get eliminated by eating mosquitos carrying Wolbachia? It may be safe for
by yabatopia 10y ago
What are the effects of Wolbachia on other insects? Is there a risk that other insects get eliminated by eating mosquitos carrying Wolbachia? It may be safe for humans and larger mammals, but how about smaller animals ansd insects?
- sohkamyung 10y agoThe Wolbachia bacteria is a parasite, but it spreads by infecting the reproductive organs of insects. I don't believe it can be spread by eating an insect infected with Wolbachia, unlike other kinds of parasites.