Exploring the longitudinal expression dynamics of midguts in adult female Amblyomma americanum ticks

Abstract Background Female ticks remain attached to their host for multiple days to complete a blood meal. This prolonged feeding period is accompanied by a significant increase in the tick’s size and body weight, paralleled by noteworthy changes to the tick midgut. While the midgut is recognized fo...

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Main Authors: Stephen Lu, Lucas C. de Sousa-Paula, Jose M. C. Ribeiro, Lucas Tirloni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10905-y
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