Characterizing the oral and distal gut microbiota of the threatened southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) to enhance conservation practice

Characterizing the oral and distal gut microbiota of the threatened southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) to enhance conservation practice

Abstract The southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) is a threatened sub‐species in coastal ecosystems. To understand better the role of diet, monitor health, and enhance management of this and other marine mammal species, we characterized the oral (gingival) and distal gut (rectal and fecal) mic...

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Main Authors: Natasha K. Dudek, Alexandra D. Switzer, Elizabeth K. Costello, Michael J. Murray, Joseph A. Tomoleoni, Michelle M. Staedler, M. Tim Tinker, David A. Relman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-04-01
Series:Conservation Science and Practice
Subjects:
apex predator
conservation
keystone species
marine mammal
microbiome
wild population
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.12640

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https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.12640

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