Rapid gastrointestinal tract transit time in volant vertebrates, with implications for gut microbiome convergence: Results from a meta-analysis
Emily Cornelius Ruhs, Katherine McFerrin, Devin N. Jones, Natalia Cortés‐Delgado, Ny Anjara Fifi Ravelomanantsoa, Carl J. Yeoman, Raina K. Plowright, Cara E. Brook
This study quantifies GIT passage times in volant vertebrates, finding faster transit times in bats and birds compared to non-volant species, with implications for gut microbiome convergence.
bioRxiv · Aug 9, 2024 · PreprintEcology