Table A3.

Alpha diversity results for Blastocystis positive (B+) voles compared with negative (B-) voles. Diversity was measured using three methods: Observed, Chao1 and Shannon indices at each taxonomic level. No statistically significant results were identified (p < 0.05).

Experimental Factor	Taxonomic Level	Diversity Measure	p-Value	Mann-Whitney Statistic
Blastocystis	Phylum	Observed	0.55111	41.5
		Chao1	0.55111	41.5
		Shannon	0.3913	25
	Class	Observed	0.34373	45.5
		Chao1	0.34373	45.5
		Shannon	0.2193	21
	Order	Observed	0.45552	43.5
		Chao1	0.45552	43.5
		Shannon	0.2193	21
	Family	Observed	0.67615	40
		Chao1	0.67615	40
		Shannon	0.34262	24
	Genus	Observed	0.88941	37
		Chao1	0.88941	37
		Shannon	0.68679	30