Changes of intestinal microbiota in the giant salamander (Andrias davidianus) during growth based on high-throughput sequencing.

ABSTRACT: Despite an increasing appreciation of the importance of host-microbe interaction in healthy growth, information on gut microbiota changes of the Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus) during growth is still lacking. Moreover, it is interesting to identify gut microbial structure for further monitoring A. davidianus health. This study explored the composition and functional characteristics of gut bacteria in different growth periods, including tadpole stage (ADT), gills internalization stage (ADG), 1 year age (ADY), 2 year age (ADE), and 3 year age (ADS), using high-throughput sequencing. The results showed that significant differences were observed in microbial community composition and abundance among different growth groups. The diversity and abundance of intestinal

SUBMITTER: Cai M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10061097 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature