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An exploratory investigation into the microbial and cyanobacterial presence on skin epibiotia and orofacial lesions in estuarine common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) through metabarcoding

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-37434-w

Published Online: 2026-01-30

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Authors

Brown, Amber O.

Durden, Wendy Noke

McGovern, Callahan

Casamatta, Dale A.
Funding

Funding for this research was provided by:

John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant

SeaWorld Busch Gardens Conservation Fund

Discover Florida Ocean’s License Plate

Brevard County Tourism and Development Council

Protect Wild Dolphin’s License plate
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Article History

Received: 15 March 2025

Accepted: 22 January 2026

First Online: 30 January 2026

Declarations

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: The authors declare no competing interests.

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