Metagenomics Reveals Seasonal Functional Adaptation of the Gut Microbiome to Host Feeding and Fasting in the Chinese Alligator [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019 As a natural hibernator, the Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) is an ideal and intriguing model to investigate changes in microbial community structure and function caused by hibernation.
Ke-Yi Tang +3 more
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A Unique Energy-Saving Strategy during Hibernation Revealed by Multi-Omics Analysis in the Chinese Alligator [PDF]
iScience, 2020 Summary: Many ectotherms hibernate in face of the harsh winter conditions to improve their survival rate. However, the molecular mechanism underlying this process remains unclear.
Jian-Qing Lin +4 more
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Effects of Population Bottleneck and Balancing Selection on the Chinese Alligator Are Revealed by Locus-Specific Characterization of MHC Genes [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2017 Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) is an endangered freshwater crocodilian endemic to China, which experienced a severe bottleneck about 30 years ago.
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Multi-omics analysis reveals that natural hibernation is crucial for oocyte maturation in the female Chinese alligator [PDF]
BMC Genomics, 2020 Background Hibernation in an appropriate environment not only is important for the survival of hibernators in winter, but also is crucial for breeding in the following season for many hibernating species.
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The sex ratio of wild Chinese alligators Alligator sinensis [PDF]
Current Zoology, 2013 The Chinese alligator Alligator sinensis is one of the most endangered crocodilian species, and typically exhibits temperature-dependent sex determination. It is extremely important to clarify the sex structure of Chinese alligators to implement recovery
Lan ZHAO, Hai-Qiong YANG, Li-Ming FANG, Guo-Liang PAN, Wei-Qiang ZOU, Da-Bin REN, Qiu-Hong WAN, Sheng-Guo FANG
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Habitat Integrity Challenges for the Chinese Alligator Amid Land Occupation by Human: Pathways for Protection [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionEffective conservation of endangered species necessitates not only the preservation of core habitats but also the enhancement of landscape connectivity. As a critically endangered Crocodylia, the Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) strongly relies on ...
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The Role of Semi‐Wild Habitats in the Physical Conditions of Juvenile Alligators: Implications for Conservation [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionThe number and survival rate of juveniles play a key role in the recovery of Chinese alligators (Alligator sinensis). The differences between artificial and semi‐wild environments can directly affect the growth and development of juvenile alligators ...
Lulu Cui +13 more
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Size-dependent effects of the intestinal microbiota in juvenile Chinese alligators: implications for species protection [PDF]
Frontiers in ZoologyIncreasing the quality of offspring to optimize population reproductive efficiency represents a viable approach for increasing population size. The population of Chinese alligators has a growing age structure, but the high mortality rate of juveniles is ...
Wengang Li +11 more
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Integrated analysis of lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks reveals stage-specific molecular regulation of oogenesis in Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) [PDF]
BMC GenomicsBackground Reptiles, as the earliest vertebrate group to fully adapt to terrestrial environments, have reproductive strategies that hold critical significance for understanding biological evolution and ecological adaptation.
Peng Liu +7 more
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Multi‐Omics Analysis of Gut Microbiome and Host Metabolism in Different Populations of Chinese Alligators (alligator sinensis) During Various Reintroduction Phases [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionReintroduction plays a significant role in the self‐maintenance and reconstruction of wild animal populations, serving as a communication bridge between captive and wild animals.
Chong Wang +8 more
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