Yaks Are Dependent on Gut Microbiota for Survival in the Environment of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau
Runze Wang,
Binqiang Bai,
Yayu Huang
et al.
Abstract:The yak (Poephagus grunniens) has evolved unique adaptations to survive the harsh environment of the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau, while their gut microorganisms play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the animal. Gut microbes spread through the animal population not only by horizontal transmission but also vertically, which enhances microbial stability and inheritance between generations of the population. Homogenization of gut microbes in different animal species occurs in the same habitat, promoting int… Show more
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