Low microbial abundance and community diversity within the egg capsule of the oviparous cloudy catshark (Scyliorhinus torazame) during oviposition
W. Takagi, A. Masuda, K. Shimoyama, K. Tokunaga, S. Hyodo, Y. Sato-Takabe
This study investigates the microbial environment inside the egg capsules of cloudy catsharks during oviposition, finding low bacterial density and unique microbial composition that may protect embryos from infection.
bioRxiv · Feb 28, 2024Microbiology