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Gut microbiota in parasite-transmitting gastropods
Summary
This review summarizes current knowledge about the gut microbiome of gastropod snails, particularly species that transmit parasites to humans and animals. Researchers found that factors including diet, habitat, and parasite infection status all influence the microbial communities living inside these snails. The study suggests that a better understanding of snail gut bacteria could lead to new biological approaches for controlling snail-borne diseases.
This review comprehensively summarizes the current knowledge on the composition, potential function, influencing factors, potential applications, limitations, and challenges of gut microbiomes in gastropods, with a specific emphasis on parasite-transmitting gastropods. These findings provide important insights for future studies aiming to understand the potential role of gastropod gut microbiota in controlling snail populations and snail-borne diseases.
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