Changes in the gut microbiota during Asian particolored bat (Vespertilio sinensis) development.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The gut microbiota is closely linked to host development, diet and health and is influenced by both the host and the environment. Although many studies have focused on the dynamics of the gut microbiota during development in captive animals, few studies have focused on the dynamics of the gut microbiota during development in wild animals, especially for the order Chiroptera.

Methods

In this study, we characterized the gut microbiota of the wild Asian particolored bat (Vespertilio sinensis) from 1 day to 6 weeks after birth. We explored the changes in their gut microbial community compositions, examined possible influencing factors, and predicted the feeding transition period.

Results

The gut microbiota changed during the development of V. sinensis

SUBMITTER: Yin Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7227643 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature