International Journal of Molecular Zoology, 2025, Vol.15, No.1, 38-47 http://animalscipublisher.com/index.php/ijmz 46 Acknowledgments The authors sincerely thank Dr. Li for reviewing the manuscript and providing valuable suggestions, which contributed to its improvement. Additionally, heartfelt gratitude is extended to the two anonymous peer reviewers for their comprehensive evaluation of the manuscript. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The authors affirm that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. 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