Variations in gut bacterial communities of hooded crane (Grus monacha) over spatial-temporal scales

Microbes have been recognized as important symbionts to regulate host life. The animal gut harbors abundance and diverse bacteria. Numerous internal and external factors influence intestinal bacterial communities, including diet, seasonal fluctuations and habitat sites. However, the factors that influence the gut bacterial communities of wild bird is poorly characterized.By high-throughput sequencing and statistical analysis, we investigated the...