Comparative transcriptome analysis revealed omnivorous adaptation of the small intestine of Melinae

Abstract As the main digestive organ, the small intestine plays a vital role in the digestion of animals. At present, most of the research on animal feeding habits focuses on carnivores and herbivores. However, the mechanism of feeding and digestion in omnivores remains unclear. This study aims to r...

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Main Authors: Lidong Wang, Xiufeng Yang, Shengyang Zhou, Tianshu Lyu, Lupeng Shi, Yuehuan Dong, Honghai Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-98561-0