Publications by authors named "Usamah Afif"
J Adv Vet Anim Res
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the fungal community (mycobiome) in Sumatran orangutans by comparing samples from wild and captive settings.
- Nine fecal samples were analyzed using advanced bioinformatics tools to identify the types of fungi present, revealing that wild orangutans mainly consist of Ascomycota, while those in captivity show some differences in fungal composition.
- Despite variations in specific genera, the overall diversity of fungi in the gut microbiomes does not significantly differ between wild and captive orangutans, suggesting that diet and environment may influence these communities differently.
