Gut microbiota in parasite-transmitting gastropods
Abstract Background Gastropoda, the largest class within the phylum Mollusca, houses diverse gut microbiota, and some gastropods serve as intermediate hosts for parasites. Studies have revealed that gut bacteria in gastropods are associated with various biological aspects, such as growth, immunity a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | Infectious Diseases of Poverty |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-023-01159-z |