首页|Ecological Networks of Allometric Growth,Feeding Behavior and Gut Microbiota in Chinese Alligator Hatchlings
Ecological Networks of Allometric Growth,Feeding Behavior and Gut Microbiota in Chinese Alligator Hatchlings
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Chinese alligator hatchlings in captivity are fragile and have a high mortality rate within first year.The body mass gain of reptile animals is closely related to their feeding behavior and gut microbiota.This study analyzed the intrinsic factors influencing the allometric growth of Chinese alligator hatchlings based on their body mass gain,feeding behavior,and gut microbiota.This information would enhance the health management of Chinese alligator hatchlings.There was a significant correlation between the total distance moved,the average number of conspecifics nearby,and body mass gain.Chinese alligator hatchlings with a greater growth rate showed greater activity and more independent behavior during feeding than those with a lower growth rate.Moreover,after feeding started,some functions of the gut microbiota showed significant relationships with growth rate and feeding activity.Chinese alligator hatchlings with a greater growth rate showed greater levels of heme biosynthesis than those with a lower growth rate,and feeding activity was inhibited by long-chain fatty acid biosynthesis.These results elucidate the relationships between health,feeding behavior,and the gut microbiota of Chinese alligator hatchlings.Understanding the intrinsic factors of their health and feeding behavior can improve the health management of Chinese alligator hatchlings in captivity for conservation.
Ke SUN、Wengang LI、Guangwei FAN、Liuyang YANG、Huabin ZHANG、Yilin SHU、Yongkang ZHOU、Genjun TU、Song ZHANG、Pingsi YI、Maliha AYUB、Xiaobing WU、Tao PAN
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College of Life Sciences,Anhui Normal University,Wuhu 241000,Anhui,China
The Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Security in the Yangtze River Basin,Wuhu 241000,Anhui,China
School of Wetland,Yancheng Teachers University,Yancheng 224007,Jiangsu,China
National Long-term Scientific Research Base for Chinese Alligator Artificial Breeding and Protection in Anhui,Anhui Research Center for Chinese Alligator Reproduction,Xuancheng 242034,Anhui,China
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National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaNational Natural Science Foundation of ChinaNational Natural Science Foundation of ChinaAnhui Science and Technology Major Project
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