Composition and diversity of gut microbiota

The gastrointestinal tract has one of the most diverse and complex microbial communities in nature which is shaped by both external and internal factors throughout a human's lifespan. The gut microbiota and the host have coevolved and coexisted to create a mutualistic relationship as the bacterial community has many functions in the body.

Citation:
That LFMLN, Pandohee J. Composition and diversity of gut microbiota. The Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease: Wiley; 2023. p. 7-16.

Keywords:
Colonisation; Composition; Diversity; Functional redundancy; Gut microbiota; Interactions; Stability

Abstract:
The gastrointestinal tract has one of the most diverse and complex microbial communities in nature which is shaped by both external and internal factors throughout a human's lifespan. The gut microbiota and the host have coevolved and coexisted to create a mutualistic relationship as the bacterial community has many functions in the body.