Factors shaping the gut microbiome of five species of lizards from different habitats
Background Host-gut microbiota interactions are complex and can have a profound impact on the ecology and evolution of both counterparts. Several host traits such as systematics, diet and social behavior, and external factors such as prey availability and local environment are known to influence the...
Main Authors: | Diana S. Vasconcelos, D. James Harris, Isabel Damas-Moreira, Ana Pereira, Raquel Xavier |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2023-05-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/15146.pdf |
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