The Complex and Well-Developed Morphological and Histological Structures of the Gastrointestinal Tract of the Plateau Zokor Improve Its Digestive Adaptability to High-Fiber Foods

The Complex and Well-Developed Morphological and Histological Structures of the Gastrointestinal Tract of the Plateau Zokor Improve Its Digestive Adaptability to High-Fiber Foods

The morphological and histological traits of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) enable the animal to perform some specific functions that enhance the species’ adaptability to environments. The plateau zokor (<i>Eospalax baileyi</i>) is a subterranean rodent that mainly forages on plant roo...

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Main Authors: Xincheng Cai, Darhan Bao, Guohui Ye, Bin Chu, Zhuangsheng Tang, Rui Hua, Limin Hua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
plateau zokor
gastrointestinal tract
morphology
histology
high-fiber foods
adaptability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/18/2447

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