The bacteria of Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis) are site-specific and distinct from freshwater environment.

ABSTRACT: Bacteria play an essential role in the health of marine mammals, and the bacteria of marine mammals are widely concerned, but less is known about freshwater mammals. In this study, we investigated the bacteria of various body sites of Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis) and analyzed their association with freshwater environmental bacteria. The bacterial community and function of Yangtze finless porpoise showed apparent site-specificity. Various body sites have distinct differences in bacteria and have their dominant bacteria. Romboutsia, Plesiomonas, Actinobacillus, Candidatus Arthromitus dominated in the intestine (fecal and rectal samples). Fusobacterium, Streptococcus, and Acinetobacter dominated

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9808046 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature