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Fig. 5 | Microbiome

Fig. 5

From: Huddling remodels gut microbiota to reduce energy requirements in a small mammal species during cold exposure

Fig. 5

Caecal microbiota transplantation (CMT) affects energy metabolism and microbial metabolites. a There was no difference in body weight before or after CMT among groups (n = 6/group). b CS microbiota increased energy intake compared with CH and WS microbiota and Con (saline) after 3 days of CMT. There was no difference in energy intake among Con, CH, and WS groups. c CS rather than CH microbiota increased RMR compared with saline (Con) and WS microbiota. d CS rather than CH microbiota increased NST compared with Con voles. e, f CMT resulted in significant changes in the concentrations of acetic acid, butyric acid, isobutyric acid, and valeric acid among groups. Bars not sharing common letters indicate a significant difference (P < 0.05)

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