Comparing the intestinal bacterial communies of sympatric wintering Hooded Crane (Grus monacha) and Domestic Goose (Anser anser domesticus)

Abstract Background Gut microbiota play crucial roles in host health. Wild birds and domestic poultry often occupy sympatric habitats, which facilitate the mutual transmission of intestinal microbes. However, the distinct intestinal microbial communities between sympatric wild birds and poultry rema...

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Main Authors: Rong Fu, Xingjia Xiang, Yuanqiu Dong, Lei Cheng, Lizhi Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Avian Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-020-00195-9