Microbiome differences between wild and aquarium whitespotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari)

Microbiome differences between wild and aquarium whitespotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari)

Abstract Background Animal-associated microbiomes can be influenced by both host and environmental factors. Comparing wild animals to those in zoos or aquariums can help disentangle the effects of host versus environmental factors, while also testing whether managed conditions foster a ‘natural’ hos...

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Main Authors: Ana G. Clavere-Graciette, Mary E. McWhirt, Lisa A. Hoopes, Kim Bassos-Hull, Krystan A. Wilkinson, Frank J. Stewart, Zoe A. Pratte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:Animal Microbiome
Subjects:
Microbial community
Host-associated
Elasmobranch
Aquarium
Host health
Fish
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-022-00187-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-022-00187-8

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