Composition and diversity analysis of intestinal microbiota in the fifth instar silkworm, Bombyx mori L.

Despite the low diversity and high variability at intra- and interspecific levels, gut microbiota of insect play important roles in digesting and absorbing nutrients, health and development, even in resistance and immunity. In this study, we investigate the composition and diversity of gut microbiot...

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Main Authors: C Hou, Y Shi, H Wang, R Li, M A Nartey, X Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2018-06-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:https://isj02.unimore.it/index.php/ISJ/article/view/428