The diversity of Actinobacteria associated with ants that do not grow fungi was determined in the Guánica subtropical dry forest. Actinobacteria produces secondary metabolites used as antibiotics antifungals and antivirals. ...

The Actinobacteria are Gram-positive bacteria with high GC content, spore producers, and have the ability to produce antimicrobial agents. They are capable of degrading structural polysaccharides such as cellulose, ...