Cultivable Gut Microbiota in Synanthropic Bats: Shifts of Its Composition and Diversity Associated with Hibernation
The role of bats in the global microbial ecology no doubt is significant due to their unique immune responses, ability to fly, and long lifespan, all contributing to pathogen spread. Some of these animals hibernate during winter, which results in the altering of their physiology. However, gut microb...
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/23/3658 |