Biology

Analysis of winter diet in Guizhou golden monkey (Rhinopithecus brelichi) using DNA metabarcoding data

X. Zhang, H. Zhong, et al.

Discover the first-ever DNA metabarcoding analysis of the winter diet of the critically endangered Guizhou golden monkey conducted by Xu Zhang and colleagues. This groundbreaking research reveals insights into the primate's feeding ecology, providing essential information for conservation efforts.

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Abstract

This study utilized DNA metabarcoding to analyze the winter diet of the critically endangered Guizhou golden monkey (Rhinopithecus brelichi). DNA extracted from fecal samples revealed that the most abundant plant genera were Magnolia, Morinda, Viburnum, Tetradium, and Eurya, primarily shrubs, herbs, and shrubs/trees. The most abundant animal families were Psychodidae, Trichinellidae, Staphylinidae, Scarabaeidae, and Trichoceridae. This research provides the first DNA metabarcoding-based analysis of the winter diet of R. brelichi, offering valuable insights into its feeding ecology and informing conservation efforts.

Publisher

Ecology and Evolution

Published On

Jan 17, 2024

Authors

Xu Zhang, Huafu Zhong, Jingcheng Ran, Jiaxin Luo, Meifeng Chen, Haibo Li, Yeying Wang, Shaochuan Cheng, Yuying Yan, Xiaolong Huang

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