Anaerobic bacteria from the digestive tract of North Atlantic fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus )

Samples were collected from the forestomach and colon of North Atlantic fin whales (B. physalus ) landed at the commercial whaling station at Hvalfjoerdur, Iceland during three whaling seasons. Enteric bacteria, Vibrio , and Listonella spp. were found in the colon.

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Published inFEMS microbiology ecology Vol. 38; no. 6; pp. 361 - 371
Main Authors Herwig, R P, Staley, J T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.12.1986
Subjects
Balaenoptera physalus
Marine
Vibrio
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Summary:Samples were collected from the forestomach and colon of North Atlantic fin whales (B. physalus ) landed at the commercial whaling station at Hvalfjoerdur, Iceland during three whaling seasons. Enteric bacteria, Vibrio , and Listonella spp. were found in the colon.
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ISSN:0168-6496
DOI:10.1111/j.1574-6968.1986.tb01749.x