First metagenomic analysis of the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) gut microbiome reveals microbial diversity and wide resistome

Background The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is the largest scavenger in South America. This predatory bird plays a crucial role in their ecological niche by removing carcasses. We report the first metagenomic analysis of the Andean condor gut microbiome. Methods This work analyzed shotgun metageno...

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Main Authors: J. Eduardo Martinez-Hernandez, Pablo Berrios, Rodrigo Santibáñez, Yesid Cuesta Astroz, Carolina Sanchez, Alberto J. M. Martin, Annette N. Trombert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2023-07-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/15235.pdf