THE INFLUENCE OF DIET ON THE NORMAL FECAL FLORA OF THE CHIMPANZEE.
Abstract
A study was undertaken to determine the effect of diet on the aerobic and anaerobic fecal flora of 12 chimpanzees. The data obtained from the aerobic bacterial studies were summarized in tables grouping the occurrence of the enterobacteriaceae, streptococci and miscellaneous aerobes so that comparisons could be made by sampling period, diet, and for each animal. The data of the occurrence of the anaerobic bacterial cultures were summarized in tables as obligate anaerobes or facultative anaerobes, using the designation derived from the anaerobic 'key' so that the same comparisons could be made as for the aerobic cultures. The aerobic bacteria isolated were more markedly influenced by the individual animal than by diet. The predominance of anaerobes over aerobes and the proportion of strict vs facultative anaerobes were influenced by the composition of the diet fed, and to a lesser extent, the proportion of strict vs facultative anaerobes was influenced by the individual animal. The length of time which the diet was fed also played an important role in the proportion of strict vs facultative anaerobes. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0624612
Entities
People
- Lorraine S. Gall