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Sep 2026
Microbial diversity, antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic implications of the reptile gut microbiota: an updated review
The reptilian gastrointestinal tract harbors a complex and dynamic ecosystem of microorganisms that plays a fundamental and multifaceted role in host nutrition, immune function, and overall physiological homeostasis. This gut microbiome exhibited remarkable phylogenetic and functional diversity, intricately shaped by a...
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