Comparison of the gut microbiota and untargeted gut tissue metabolome of Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) with different shell colors

IntroductionThe Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) is a highly valued freshwater crustacean in China. While the natural shell color of E. sinensis is greenish brown (GH), we found a variety with a brownish-orange shell color (RH). Although RH is more expensive, it exhibits a lower molting freq...

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Main Authors: Xiaochen Zhu, Yingying Zhao, Na Sun, Changlei Li, Qing Jiang, Yazhao Zhang, Hua Wei, Yingdong Li, Qingbiao Hu, Xiaodong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1218152/full