The role of ciliate protozoa in the rumen.
(2015)
Journal Article
NEWBOLD, C.J., DE LA FUENTE, G. BELANCHE, A. RAMOS-MORALES, E. and MCEWAN, N.R. 2015. The role of ciliate protozoa in the rumen. Frontiers in microbiology [online], 6, Article 1313. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2015.01313
First described in 1843, Rumen protozoa with their striking appearance were assumed to be important for the welfare of their host. However, despite contributing up to 50% of the bio-mass in the rumen, the role of protozoa in rumen microbial ecosystem... Read More about The role of ciliate protozoa in the rumen..