Predator Presence Alters Intestinal Microbiota in Mussel

In conclusion, trapped crab effects activated the metabolism and immunity of the intestinal flora, but free crabs made mussels more susceptible to disease and mortality, corresponding to the decreased biodiversity and the increased Arcobacter in their intestine.PMID:36068360 | DOI:10.1007/s00248-022-02106-5

Source: Microbial Ecology - September 6, 2022 Category: Microbiology Authors: Zhe Xie Guangen Xu Fengze Miao Hui Kong Menghong Hu Youji Wang Source Type: research