Disentangling the gut microbiota of Aldabra giant tortoises of different ages and environments

Disentangling the gut microbiota of Aldabra giant tortoises of different ages and environments

Background The gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in regulating the physiological functions of its host, including immunity, metabolism, and digestion. The impact of environment and age on microbiota can be assessed by observing long-lived animals across different age groups and environments. The A...

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Main Authors: Douaa Zakaria, Camillo Sandri, Monica Modesto, Caterina Spiezio, Donatella Scarafile, Allen Cedras, Luigimaria Borruso, Paolo Manghi, Paolo Trevisi, Nicola Segata, Paola Mattarelli, Masanori Arita
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Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2025-06-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
16S rRNA
Longevity
Aldabra giant tortoise
Metagenomics
Gut microbiota
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/19566.pdf
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