Spatial structure of the microbiome in the gut of Pomacea canaliculata

Spatial structure of the microbiome in the gut of Pomacea canaliculata

Abstract Background Gut microbes can contribute to their hosts in food digestion, nutrient absorption, and inhibiting the growth of pathogens. However, only limited studies have focused on the gut microbiota of freshwater snails. Pomacea canaliculata is considered one of the worst invasive alien spe...

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Main Authors: Lan-Hua Li, Shan Lv, Yan Lu, Ding-Qi Bi, Yun-Hai Guo, Jia-Tong Wu, Zhi-Yuan Yue, Guang-Yao Mao, Zhong-Xin Guo, Yi Zhang, Yun-Feng Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Pomacea canaliculata
Freshwater snail
Gut microbiome
16S rRNA gene
High-throughput sequencing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-019-1661-x

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