The parasitic bacterium Wolbachia and the origin of the eukaryotic cell
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1134/S0031030106020018

A. V. Markov, I. A. Zakharov, Paleontological Journal

This scientific abstract analyzes the relationships between eukaryotes and alphaproteobacteria, specifically Wolbachia pipientis, as a key in understanding the rise of mitochondria leading to the origin of the eukaryotic cell. It compares and contrasts Wolbachia and mitochondria, leading to a discussion of lateral gene transfer in the evolution of proto-eukaryotes. The full article is available in PDF format and may require a subscription to the Paleontological Journal.

This resource is referenced here:

• Microbial Life:Resources for K-12 Teachers and Students:The Microbes Within: Resources
• Microbial Life:Topics of Interest:Wolbachia: Wolbachia Resources

Subject: Biology:Evolution:Patterns, Biology, Microbiology, Evolution:Principles, Processes, Biology:Ecology, Ecology:Symbiotic Relations, Biology:Evolution
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Research Results
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)