Editorial: microbiome dynamics as biomarkers of welfare status in aquatic species

Fonseca, Filomena; Fuentes, Juan

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Fonseca, Filomena

Fuentes, Juan

Abstract(s)

The importance of the microbiome in aquaculture species is widely acknowledged. The fish gut microbiota is essential for host fitness, modulated by diet and environment, and affects animal physiology. The gut microbiome optimizes nutrient uptake and immunomodulation and enhances host resilience against infectious diseases. Understanding microbiome dynamics in aquaculture species is vital in promotinganimal health and industry sustainability. In this Research Topic of Frontiers four original papers and one review paper wereaccepted. This editorial provides an integrated summary of those papers’ main discoveriesand clues.