Sampling the fish gill microbiome: a comparison of tissue biopsies and swabs

Abstract Background Understanding the influence of methodology on results is an essential consideration in experimental design. In the expanding field of fish microbiology, many best practices and targeted techniques remain to be refined. This study aimed to compare microbial assemblages obtained fr...

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Main Authors: Morag Clinton, Adam J. Wyness, Samuel A. M. Martin, Andrew S. Brierley, David E. K. Ferrier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02374-0