Genomes and transcriptomes of herbivorous Drosophila reared on different foods (Lordiphosa clarofinis) (PRJCA034010)
This study investigates the adaptation mechanisms underlying the phytophagous traits of Lordiphosa clarofinis. Larvae and adults were reared on three different diets: Wedelia trilobata (creeping daisy), apple, and a mixed medium. Transcriptomic sequencing was performed on various tissues of third-instar larvae and adults fed on these diets. Additionally, metagenomic sequencing was conducted to analyze the gut microbiota of adults raised on the different diets. Through comprehensive data analysis, this study aims to elucidate the molecular and ecological basis of Lordiphosa clarofinis' adaptation to phytophagy.