Publications by authors named "Ella West"
Front Microbiol
June 2022
Article Synopsis
- The gut microbiome is crucial for animal health, and research is focusing on its variations in both wild and captive echidna populations to enhance conservation and welfare.
- This study utilized citizen science to collect echidna feces from across Australia, becoming the largest investigation into the gut microbiome of this native species.
- Results showed significant differences in microbiome composition based on diet and habitat, with wild echidnas having more diverse microbes compared to those in captivity, suggesting diet's critical role in gut health.
