Comparative Analyses of <i>Lycodon rufozonatus</i> and <i>Lycodon rosozonatus</i> Gut Microbiota in Different Regions.

ABSTRACT: The interactions between hosts and the gut microbiota are intricate and can significantly affect the ecology and evolution of both parties. Various host traits, including taxonomy, diet, social behaviour, and external factors such as prey availability and the local environment, all play an important role in shaping composition and diversity of the gut microbiogta. In this study, we explored the impact of intestinal microorganisms on the host in adapting to their respective ecological niches in two species of snakes. We collected feces from Lycodon rufozonatus and Lycodon rosozonatus from different geographical locations and used 16S rRNA gene sequencing technology to sequence the v3-v4 region. The results revealed that there was no significant difference in the alpha diversit

SUBMITTER: Zhu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11495892 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature