Rules of engagement: defining bacterial communication.
Rules of engagement: defining bacterial communication.
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DOI：
10.1016/j.mib.2011.11.007
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发表时间：
2012-04
影响因子：
5.4
通讯作者：
A. Stacy;S. Diggle;M. Whiteley
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作者：
A. Stacy;S. Diggle;M. Whiteley
微生物学家经常将交流描述为发生在细菌物种内部和之间，甚至跨越原核生物和真核生物的分界。然而，从严格的进化意义上讲，不相关的生物体之间的交流应该很少发生。显然，微生物学和进化论对什么是交流的定义和标准大相径庭。在微生物学中，术语“交流”通常用来表示两个生物体之间的任何相互作用。在引入新的科学思想时，知识的进步取决于准确的语言和概念上的区别。虽然存在用于描述非真正交流的交互的术语，但过度关注语义可能会阻碍进展。像“交流”这样的笼统术语是有用的，但通过理解在多物种群落中观察到的行为的适应后果和适应意义，可以获得更多的洞察力。
Microbiologists often describe communication as occurring within and between bacterial species and even across the prokaryote–eukaryote divide. In a strictly evolutionary sense, however, communication should occur only rarely between unrelated organisms. Clearly, the microbiological and evolutionary definitions and standards for what qualifies as communication widely differ. In microbiology, the term “communication” is often used to denote any interaction between two organisms. Advancement in knowledge hinges on precise language and conceptual distinctions when introducing new scientific ideas. While terminology exists for describing interactions which are not true communication, excessive preoccupation with semantics may impede progress. Umbrella terms such as ‘communication’ are useful, but additional insight can be gained by understanding the fitness consequences and adaptive significance of behaviors observed in multispecies communities.