Captivity Influences Gut Microbiota in Crocodile Lizards (Shinisaurus crocodilurus).

ABSTRACT: Captivity is an important measure for conservation of an endangered species, and it is becoming a hot topic in conservation biology, which integrates gut microbiota and endangered species management in captivity. As an ancient reptile, the crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus) is facing extreme danger of extinction, resulting in great significance to species conservation in the reserve. Thus, it is critical to understand the differences in gut microbiota composition between captive and wild populations, as it could provide fundamental information for conservative management of crocodile lizards. Here, fecal samples of crocodile lizards were collected from two wild and one captive populations with different ages (i.e., juveniles and adults) and were analyzed for microbiota comp

SUBMITTER: Tang GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7190797 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature