The role of the gut microbiota in the dietary niche expansion of fishing bats

The role of the gut microbiota in the dietary niche expansion of fishing bats

Abstract Background Due to its central role in animal nutrition, the gut microbiota is likely a relevant factor shaping dietary niche shifts. We analysed both the impact and contribution of the gut microbiota to the dietary niche expansion of the only four bat species that have incorporated fish int...

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Main Authors: Ostaizka Aizpurua, Lasse Nyholm, Evie Morris, Gloriana Chaverri, L. Gerardo Herrera Montalvo, José Juan Flores-Martinez, Aiqing Lin, Orly Razgour, M. Thomas P. Gilbert, Antton Alberdi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Animal Microbiome
Subjects:
Chiroptera
Diet
Microbiome
Microorganism
Niche shift
Piscivorous
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-021-00137-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-021-00137-w

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