Exposure to Roundup and Antibiotics Alters Gut Microbial Communities, Growth, and Behavior in <i>Rana berlandieri</i> Tadpoles

Exposure to Roundup and Antibiotics Alters Gut Microbial Communities, Growth, and Behavior in <i>Rana berlandieri</i> Tadpoles

The gut microbiome is important for digestion, host fitness, and defense against pathogens, which provides a tool for host health assessment. Amphibians and their microbiomes are highly susceptible to pollutants including antibiotics. We explored the role of an unmanipulated gut microbiome on tadpol...

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Main Authors: Melissa Villatoro-Castañeda, Zachery R. Forsburg, Whitney Ortiz, Sarah R. Fritts, Caitlin R. Gabor, Camila Carlos-Shanley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
amphibians
bacteria
gut microbiome
pollutants
tadpoles
glyphosate
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/9/1171

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