Microbial transmission in animal social networks and the social microbiome
Host-associated microbiomes play an increasingly appreciated role in animal metabolism, immunity and health. The microbes in turn depend on their host for resources and can be transmitted across the host's social network. In this Perspective, we describe how animal social interactions and netwo...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2020
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