Oligotyping reveals differences between gut-microbiomes of free-ranging sympatric Namibian carnivores (Acinonyx jubatus, Canis mesomelas) on a bacterial species-like level

Recent gut microbiome studies in model organisms emphasize the effects of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the variation of the bacterial composition and its impact on the overall health status of the host. Species occurring in the same habitat might share a similar microbiome, especially if they...

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Main Authors: Sebastian eMenke, Wasimuddin e, Matthias eMeier, Jörg eMelzheimer, John Kazgeba Elijah Mfune, Sonja eHeinrich, Susanne eThalwitzer, Bettina eWachter, Simone eSommer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2014.00526/full