Habitat fragmentation is associated to gut microbiota diversity of an endangered primate: implications for conservation

The expansion of agriculture is shrinking pristine forest areas worldwide, jeopardizing the persistence of their wild inhabitants. The Udzungwa red colobus monkey (Procolobus gordonorum) is among the most threatened primate species in Africa. Primarily arboreal and highly sensitive to hunting and ha...

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Main Authors: Barelli, Claudia, Albanese, Davide, Donati, Claudio, Pindo, Massimo, Dallago, Chiara, Rovero, Francesco, Cavalieri, Duccio, Michael Tuohy, Kieran, Christine Hauffe, Heidi, De Filippo, Carlotta
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4595646/