Insights into the composition of gut microbiota in response to environmental temperature: The case of the Mongolia racerunner (Eremias argus)

Zhang, Zhirong; Zhu, Qian; Chen, Junda; Khattak, Romaan Hayat; Li, Zongzhi; Teng, Liwei; Liu, Zhensheng

doi:10.1016/j.gecco.2022.e02125

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“…However, the composition of the gut microbiota differed between the present and warming climate conditions for both E. argus and T. amurensis . In this study, Bacteroidetes , Firmicutes , and Proteobacteria were the dominant microflora in both E. argus and T. amurensis ( Figures 4A,B ), which was consistent with previous findings in other reptile species/populations (e.g., Ren et al, 2016 ; Kohl et al, 2017 ; Tang et al, 2020 ; Ibanez et al, 2021 ; Zhang et al, 2022b ). Under warming climate conditions, the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes was significantly increased in E. argus , whereas the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes was increased in T. amurensis ( Figures 4 , 5 ).…”

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“…For instance, a 2–3°C increase in ambient temperatures induced a 34% loss in diversity of gut microbiota in common lizard, Zootoca vivipara ( Bestion et al, 2017 ). Similarly, a severe warming environment (6.7°C on average) decreased the diversity of gut microbiota but increased pathogenic bacteria in race-runner Eremias argus ( Zhang et al, 2022b ). In contrast, the gut microbiota has been shown to benefit the host thermoregulation, immunity, metabolism, growth, development, and even social behaviors (e.g., Macke et al, 2017 ; Zhang and Wang, 2022 ), all of which can in turn regulate responses to warming temperatures (e.g., Kearney et al, 2010 ; Triggs and Knell, 2012 ; Montoya-Ciriaco et al, 2020 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The divergent effects of moderate climate warming on the gut microbiota and energetic state of cold-climate lizards from open and semi-closed microhabitats

Liu

Yang

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Front. Microbiol.

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IntroductionUnderstanding the physiological responses to warming temperatures is critical for evaluating the vulnerabilities of animals to climate warming. The physiological responses are increasingly affected by gut microbiota. However, the interactions between physiological responses and the gut microbiota of sympatric animals from various microhabitats in the face of climate change remain largely unknown.MethodsTo evaluate the effects of warming temperatures on animals from different microhabitats, we compared locomotor performance, metabolic rate, growth, survival, and gut microbiota of two sympatric ectothermic species (Eremias argus and Takydromus amurensis) from open and semi-closed microhabitats under present and moderate warming climate conditions, respectively.Results and discussionWe found that locomotor performance and growth rates of snout-vent length (SVL) were enhanced in both lizard species by warming climate. Interestingly, warming temperatures enhanced resting metabolic rates (RMR) in the open-habitat lizard, E. argus, but depressed them in the semi-closed habitat lizard, T. amurensis. Reversely, the metabolism-related gut microbiota was not affected by warming in E. argus, whereas it was significantly enhanced by warming in T. amurensis, indicating a plausible compensatory effect of the gut microbiota on the metabolic regulation of T. amurensis. Furthermore, warming likely improved immunity in both lizard species by significantly reducing pathogenic bacteria while increasing probiotics. This study found that high-latitude sympatric lizards from both open and semi-closed habitats were beneficial to warming temperatures by physiological modification and regulation of the gut microbiota and highlighted the importance of integrating the physiology and gut microbiota in evaluating the vulnerability of animals to climate warming.

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confidence: 99%

The divergent effects of moderate climate warming on the gut microbiota and energetic state of cold-climate lizards from open and semi-closed microhabitats

Liu

Yang

et al. 2022

Front. Microbiol.

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“…Numerous studies have shown decreasing community similarity with increasing differences between habitats and species (Liu et al, 2021;Barrionuevo et al, 2022;Yang et al, 2022), and that animal sex is also a predominant factor affecting the gut microbiota (Zhang et al, 2022). Although the direct analysis method did not reflect the differences in gut microbiota by sex (Supplementary Figure 2B), significant differences were revealed by using a supervised analysis method (PLS-DA) (Figure 2).…”

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“…Microbial communities that colonize the gastrointestinal tract at birth are critical in maintaining the health of the host (Ben Shabat et al, 2016;Zeevi et al, 2019;Deng et al, 2022) and can be shaped with diet (David et al, 2014;Schnorr et al, 2014;Friedman et al, 2017), phylogenic development (Turnbaugh et al, 2009;Jiang et al, 2021), and environment modifications (Wang et al, 2019;Zhang et al, 2022). Changing and shaping of gut microbiota are particularly apparent in captive and translocated populations (Li et al, 2017;Sun et al, 2020), indicating the manifestation of co-evolution and adaptation to the external environment between a host and its microbial communities.…”

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Different living environments drive deterministic microbial community assemblages in the gut of Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster)

et al. 2023

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Substantial variation in the environment directly causes remodeling of the colonized gut microbiota, controlling community diversity, and functions in the host to tune-up their adaptive states. However, the mechanisms of microbial community assembly in response to environmental changes remain unclear, especially in endangered ruminants. In this study, we analyzed the microbial communities of 37 fecal samples collected from captive and wild Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) to characterize the complexity and assembly processes using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. We found significantly different diversities and compositions of gut microbiota among both groups associated with different living environments. Heterogeneous selection was the predominant factor regulating the gut microbiota community under similar climatic conditions, indicating that microbial community assembly was largely driven by deterministic mechanisms. The species co-occurrence network showed complex and tight connections with a higher positive correlation in the wild environment. Moreover, the captive group exhibited significant differences in chemoheterotrophy and fermentation compared with the wild group, but the opposite was observed in animal parasites or symbionts, which might be closely related to diet, energy supply, and healthcare of animals. This study provides a framework basis and new insights into understanding gut microbiota in different environments.

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“…The intestinal microbiota is not uniform in composition [34]. The gut flora's structure and composition are described as natural selection created by the host and their microbes, promoting interchangeable benefits and functional stability within the gut's ecosystem.…”

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Gut microbiome diversity as adjuvant marker for immune function

Mahdaleny

Iswanti

2022

actabioina

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The gastrointestinal (GI) tract represents our most intimate contact with the external environment. The GI tract responsible for extracting the appropriate nutrients we need to thrive, maintaining an appropriate balance of helpful and harmful microbes, and acting as a conduit for waste removal. In essence, the extracellular matrix of gut mucosal biofilm is a complex network of microbes and their secretions, as well as the host's secretions and signals (mainly mucus/mucin). Mucin, bacterial polysaccharides, and protein combine to form a unique mucosal biofilm that serves as a home for a variety of commensal and pathogenic organisms in the host. Maintaining proper mucosal barrier function is vital for both GI and systemic health. The lumen of the gut contains numerous entities that should never reach the bloodstream or lymphatic system. The mucosal barrier's integrity is maintained by a single layer of tightly fitted columnar epithelial, and more than 70% of the immune system components are closely associated with the GI tract.

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Insights into the composition of gut microbiota in response to environmental temperature: The case of the Mongolia racerunner (Eremias argus)

Cited by 18 publications

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The divergent effects of moderate climate warming on the gut microbiota and energetic state of cold-climate lizards from open and semi-closed microhabitats

The divergent effects of moderate climate warming on the gut microbiota and energetic state of cold-climate lizards from open and semi-closed microhabitats

Different living environments drive deterministic microbial community assemblages in the gut of Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster)

Gut microbiome diversity as adjuvant marker for immune function

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