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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Animal Microbiome |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-022-00187-8 |