Ecophylogenetics Clarifies the Evolutionary Association between Mammals and Their Gut Microbiota

Our understanding of mammalian evolution has become microbiome-aware. While emerging research links mammalian biodiversity and the gut microbiome, we lack insight into which microbes potentially impact mammalian evolution. Microbes common to diverse mammalian species may be strong candidates, as the...

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Main Authors: Christopher A. Gaulke, Holly K. Arnold, Ian R. Humphreys, Steven W. Kembel, James P. O’Dwyer, Thomas J. Sharpton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2018-09-01
Series:mBio
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.01348-18