Abstract:
In this study, we utilized high-throughput sequencing technology to explore thechanges of intestinal microbiota of
Hirudo nipponia among fasting group, refeeding groups and control group. The results showed that (1) on the hierarchical level of the phylum, the microflora mainly include
Proteobacteria,
Bacteroidetes and
Firmicutes; (2) on the hierarchical level of genera, the dominate microflora include
Aeromonas,
Mucinivorans,
Bacteroides and
Erysipelothrix. The results also indicated that fasting and refeeding diversity and abundance of the dominate microflora, including
Aeromonas and
Mucinivorans. This study lays the foundation for more detailed composition and function of digestive tract microflora in
H. nipponia.