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Host genotype and environmental factors differentially shape the black piranha's gill microbiota.
Microbiology spectrum - 2 Jun 2026
Thomas Alizée, Sylvain François-Étienne, Normandeau Eric, Leroux Nicolas, Holland Aleicia, Costa Custódio Jaqueline, Mercier Pierre-Luc, Luis Val Adalberto, Derome Nicolas
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Gills play a crucial role in teleost fish, contributing to respiration, osmoregulation, and immunity. The mucus they secrete, and their associated microbiota, support these physiological functions and serve as a first line of defense against pathogens. However, the relative influence of host genotype and environment on gill microbiota remains poorly understood, particularly under field conditions. The black...
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