Marked variations in diversity and functions of gut microbiota between wild and domestic stag beetle Dorcus Hopei Hopei.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although stag beetles are a popular saprophytic insect, their gut microbiome has been poorly studied. Here, 16 S rRNA gene sequencing was employed to reveal the gut microbiota composition and functional variations between wild and domestic Dorcus hopei hopei (Dhh) larval individuals.

Results

The results indicated a significant difference between the wild and domestic Dhh gut microbiota., the domestic Dhh individuals contained more gut microbial taxa (e.g. genera Ralstonia and Methyloversatilis) with xenobiotic degrading functions. The wild Dhh possesses gut microbiota compositions (e.g. Turicibacter and Tyzzerella ) more appropriate for energy metabolism and potential growth. This study furthermore assigned all Dhh individuals by size into groups for data analysis

SUBMITTER: Lu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10795464 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature