Characterization of gut microbiota in captive Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) and the limited effect of sex on intestinal microorganisms of tahrs
Gut microbiota influences the health of host animals, and the effect of sex on gut microbiota in herbivores is less clear than that of other factors such as diet and age. In this study, we obtained data on the gut microbiota of Himalayan tahr for the first time. Eleven samples (seven females and fou...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-01-01
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| Series: | The European Zoological Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2021.1994045 |