Characterization of the gut microbiome in wild rocky mountainsnails (Oreohelix strigosa)

Abstract Background The Rocky Mountainsnail (Oreohelix strigosa) is a terrestrial gastropod of ecological importance in the Rocky Mountains of western United States and Canada. Across the animal kingdom, including in gastropods, gut microbiomes have profound effects on the health of the host. Curren...

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Main Authors: Bridget Chalifour, Jingchun Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Animal Microbiome
Subjects:
Gut
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-021-00111-6