Comparative Analysis of Gut Microbiomes in Parasitic Roundworms Reveals Phylogeny‐Associated Community Structure and Functional Adaptation

Key Points

• This study aims to explore the relationship between gut microbiomes and the evolutionary history of parasitic roundworms.
• Conducted a comparative analysis of gut microbiomes across different species of parasitic roundworms.
• Evaluated taxonomic conservation and functional specialization within the microbial communities.
• Established a conceptual framework for understanding the co-evolution of helminths and their symbiotic bacteria.
• Demonstrated taxonomic conservation of gut microbiomes in parasitic roundworms.
• Identified functional specialization in gut microbiomes related to the evolutionary history of parasitic hosts.
• Provided insights into the co-evolutionary relationships between helminths and their symbiotic bacteria.

Abstract