Host phylogeny, habitat, and diet are main drivers of the cephalopod and mollusk gut microbiome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Invertebrates are a very attractive subject for studying host-microbe interactions because of their simple gut microbial community and host diversity. Studying the composition of invertebrate gut microbiota and the determining factors is essential for understanding their symbiotic mechanism. Cephalopods are invertebrates that have similar biological properties to vertebrates such as closed circulation system, an advanced nervous system, and a well-differentiated digestive system. However, it is not currently known whether their microbiomes have more in common with vertebrates or invertebrates. This study reports on the microbial composition of six cephalopod species and compares them with other mollusk and marine fish microbiomes to investigate the factors that shape the

SUBMITTER: Kang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9082898 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature