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The fecal microbiota of wild and captive raptors
6 May 2020
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The microorganisms populating the gastro-intestinal tract of vertebrates, collectively known as "microbiota", play an essential role in digestion and are important in regulating the immune response. Whereas the intestinal microbiota in humans and model organisms has been studied for many years, much less is known about the microbiota populating the intestinal tract of wild animals. RESULTS: The...
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