In times of trouble like a diarrheal infection that flushes the system, these commensal bacteria could hide out there, ready to repopulate the gut when the coast is clear.

• 在人得了腹泻，肠道不适的时候，这些共栖菌就会躲藏在阑尾里面，等待着症状缓解以后，好重新再回到肠道内。