Gut microbiota of endangered crested ibis: Establishment, diversity, and association with reproductive output.

Gut microbiota is known to influence the host's health; an imbalance of the gut microbial community leads to various intestinal and non-intestinal diseases. Research on gut microbes of endangered birds is vital for their conservation. However, a thorough understanding of the gut microbiome comp...

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Main Authors: Jian Ran, Qiu-Hong Wan, Sheng-Guo Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250075