Noninvasive sampling for comparisons of wildlife microbiomes may be more reliable than sampling trapped animals
S. Turjeman, S. Pekarsky, A. Corl, P. L. Kamath, W. M. Getz, R. C. Bowie, Y. Markin, R. Nathan
The paper compares microbiomes from noninvasive fecal samples and trapped common cranes, finding that noninvasive sampling may more reliably represent host microbiota by avoiding trapping effects.
bioRxiv · Feb 17, 2022 · PreprintEcology