Analysis of the diversity and differences among bacterial communities in Dermatophagoides farinae from two different habitats

Abstract

Endosymbiotic bacteria play a crucial role in the host processes of growth and development, material metabolism, and reproduction. Dermatophagoides farinae, as a common allergen, exists in a wide range of environments, including storage facilities and human living habitats. Since the bacterial communities of D. farinae in these two habitats are poorly characterized, this study investigated six D. farinae populations from two habitats using 16s rRNA gene amplicon sequencing technology. The results showed that the bacterial community composition was similar among D. farinae populations from the same habitat and was significantly different among D. farinae populations from different habitats, indicating that the bacterial community structure of D. farinae is related to the local environment. The bacterial communities of D. farinae from the two habitats may play important roles in the adaptation of D. farinae, and this study provides new ideas for integrated pest control.