Spatiotemporal variation in the fecal microbiota of mule deer is associated with proximate and future measures of host health
Abstract Background Mule deer rely on fat and protein stored prior to the winter season as an energy source during the winter months when other food sources are sparse. Since associated microorganisms (‘microbiota’) play a significant role in nutrient metabolism of their hosts, we predicted that var...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02972-0 |