Publications by authors named "Zhenghaoni Shang"
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- Rodents, particularly zokors, which are specialized herbivorous mammals, are studied for their unique diets and gut microecology as they have adapted to underground living by feeding on underground plant parts.
- The study analyzed the gut bacterial communities of two zokor species, finding distinct differences in gut microbial diversity and specific indicator genera aligned with their dietary habits.
- The results indicated that dietary composition (not diversity) influenced feeding habits, with one species showing stronger cellulose degradation abilities, hinting at broader ecological implications for underground rodents in grasslands.
is a major rodent found in arid environments and desert areas. They feed on plant seeds, young branches and some small insects, and have hibernating habits. Peak numbers impact the construction of the plant community in the environment, but also have a human impact as these rodents carry a variety of parasitic fleas capable of spreading serious diseases to humans.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGrassland is not only an important part of the terrestrial ecosystem with multiple ecological functions, but also an important base for Chinese herdsmen to produce and live. However, the occurrence and spread of rodent infestation reduces the biodiversity and productivity of grassland ecosystems. It also severely threatens human life, health, and biosecurity through disease transmission.
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