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    • Chironomids harbor stable bacterial communities, including potential toxicant degraders.
    • The chironomid microbiome confers resistance to hexavalent chromium and lead.
    • Vibrio cholerae, a resident bacterium, degrades egg masses but its population is regulated.
    • Complex mutualistic relationships exist between chironomids, endogenous bacteria, and V. cholerae.

    Conclusions:

    • The chironomid microbiome is crucial for host survival in polluted environments.
    • Bacterial communities within chironomids contribute to detoxification processes.
    • Intricate interactions shape the chironomid-microbiome ecosystem, demonstrating ecological resilience.