Background Animals evolved in a microbial world, and their gut microbial symbionts have
played a role in their ecological diversification. While many recent studies report patterns of …

Plasticity in the microbial community composition and function can permit the host to adapt
to ecological, environmental, and physiological changes. Much of the information on the gut …

Bat gut microbiomes are adapted to the specific diets of their hosts. Despite diet variation
has been associated with differences in bat microbiome diversity, the influence of diet on …

Background Due to its central role in animal nutrition, the gut microbiota is likely a relevant
factor shaping dietary niche shifts. We analysed both the impact and contribution of the gut …

Recent studies of mammalian microbiomes have identified strong phylogenetic effects on
bacterial community composition. Bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) are among the most …

Host-associated microbiomes are integral components of host health, but microbiome
community structure varies among and within hosts. Reconciling community variability with …

Background Diet plays a crucial role in sculpting microbial communities. Similar diets
appear to drive convergence of gut microbial communities between host species. Captivity …

Mammals evolved in a microbial world, and consequently, microbial symbionts have played
a role in their evolution. An exciting new subdiscipline of metagenomics considers the ways …

Habitat alteration for agriculture can negatively affect wildlife physiology and health by
decreasing diet diversity and increasing exposure to agrochemicals for animals foraging in …

The 'social microbiome'can fundamentally shape the costs and benefits of group-living, but
understanding social transmission of microbes in free-living animals is challenging due to …