Microbial population analysis of the midgut of Melophagus ovinus via high-throughput sequencing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Melophagus ovinus, one of the most common haematophagous ectoparasites of sheep, can cause anaemia and reductions in weight gain, wool growth and hide value. However, no information is available about the microfloral structure of the midgut of this ectoparasite. In the present study, we investigated the microbial community structure of the midgut contents of fully engorged female and male M. ovinus using Illumina HiSeq.

Results

The phylum showing the highest abundance was Proteobacteria (99.9%). The dominant bacterial genera in females and males were Bartonella, Arsenophonus and Wolbachia. Some less abundant bacterial genera were also detected, including Enterobacter, Acinetobacter, Halomonas, Shewanella, Bacillus and Staphylococcus.

Conclusions

Bartonella,

SUBMITTER: Duan DY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5550933 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature