Individuality and stability of the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) faecal microbiota through time
Gut microbiota studies often rely on a single sample taken per individual, representing a snapshot in time. However, we know that gut microbiota composition in many animals exhibits intra-individual variation over the course of days to months. Such temporal variations can be a confounding factor in...
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Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2023-01-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/14598.pdf |