Comparative Analysis of Gut Microbiota Changes in Pere David's Deer Populations in Beijing Milu Park and Shishou, Hubei Province in China.

ABSTRACT: This study used 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing technology to examine the differences in gut microbiota between the Père David's deer populations in the Beijing and Shishou areas of China in order to understand the effects of ex situ conservation on the intestinal microflora in the Père David's deer. Results: On the phylum level, the main bacteria found in the Père David's deer populations from both areas were similar: Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes. However, the relative abundances of the two groups were significantly different. Alpha diversity results indicated that there was a difference in the evenness of the microflora between the two groups, and the beta diversity results further indicated that there was a significant difference in the microflora structu

SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6005820 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature