Comparative Study of Gut Microbiome in Urban and Rural Eurasian Tree Sparrows
Shuai Yan,
Yu Zhang,
Ji Huang
et al.
Abstract:Gut microbiota play a significant role in various physiological functions, including digestion, nutritional metabolism, and host immune function. The composition of these gut microbes is largely influenced by habitats. This study examines the gut microbiota of the Eurasian tree sparrow (Passer montanus) inhabiting rural and urban environments to understand the effects of habitat variation on microbial composition. We captured 36 rural and 29 urban adult tree sparrows and observed minor differences in body mass… Show more
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