Tag: Ecological interactions

Beyond Predators: The Evolutionary Arms Race of Bacteriophages and Their Impact on Bacterial Communities

Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect and replicate within bacterial cells. Phages have been evolving alongside bacteria for billions of years, and this coevolution has had a significant impact on bacterial communities. This article provides an overview of the evolution of phages and their impact on bacterial communities, including the mechanisms of coevolution and the ecological and evolutionary consequences.