Tick mitochondrial genomes: structural characteristics and phylogenetic implications

T Wang, S Zhang, T Pei, Z Yu, J Liu - Parasites & vectors, 2019 - Springer
Ticks are obligate blood-sucking arachnid ectoparasites from the order Acarina, and many
are notorious as vectors of a wide variety of zoonotic pathogens. However, the systematics …

Comparative mitogenomics elucidates the population genetic structure of Amblyomma testudinarium in Japan and a closely related Amblyomma species in Myanmar

WMA Mohamed, MAM Moustafa, MJ Thu… - Evolutionary …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Ticks are the second most important vector capable of transmitting diseases affecting the
health of both humans and animals. Amblyomma testudinarium Koch 1844 (Acari: Ixodidae) …

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of Amblyomma ovale, comparative analyses and phylogenetic considerations

JE Uribe, S Nava, KR Murphy, EL Tarragona… - … and Applied Acarology, 2020 - Springer
In this study, we sequenced two complete mitochondrial genomes of Amblyomma ovale, a
tick of public health importance. Sequencing two distinct individuals, the resulting …

Complete mitochondrial genome characterization and phylogenetic analyses of the main vector of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus: Hyalomma marginatum …

A Ciloglu, O Ibis, A Yildirim, M Aktas, O Duzlu… - Ticks and Tick-Borne …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Mediterranean tick, Hyalomma marginatum, is the most important vector of
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus and several pathogens that cause animal and …

Bacterial community profiling highlights complex diversity and novel organisms in wildlife ticks

SL Egan, SM Loh, PB Banks, A Gillett… - Ticks and tick-borne …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Ticks Acari: Ixodida transmit a greater variety of pathogens than any other blood-
feeding group of arthropods. While numerous microbes have been identified inhabiting …

Pitfalls in tick and tick-borne pathogens research, some recommendations and a call for data sharing

A Estrada-Peña, A Cevidanes, H Sprong, J Millán - Pathogens, 2021 - mdpi.com
An understanding of the relationships of ticks and tick-borne pathogens can only be
achieved by integrating data from multiple studies. The publication of raw material is a …

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of Haemaphysalis (Alloceraea) kolonini (Ixodidae) and its phylogenetic implications

X Lu, Q Zhang, D Jiang, T Wang, Y Sun, C Du… - Parasitology …, 2022 - Springer
Ticks transmit diverse pathogens that cause human and animal diseases, leading to an
increasing number of new challenges around the world. Genomic data research could help …

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genomes of five hard ticks and phylogenetic implications

ML Cao, Y Nie, YT Fu, R Li, XL Yi, J Xiong… - Parasitology Research, 2023 - Springer
Ticks are blood-sucking ectoparasites with significant medical and veterinary importance,
capable of transmitting bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses that cause a variety of human …

Comparative analysis of the mitochondrial genome of Dermacentor steini from different regions in China

H Yang, T Chen, W Dong - Parasitology, 2023 - cambridge.org
Ticks are a group of blood-sucking ectoparasites that play an important role in human health
and livestock production development as vectors of zoonotic diseases. The phylogenetic …

Complete Mitogenomes of Ticks Ixodes acutitarsus and Ixodes ovatus Parasitizing Giant Panda: Deep Insights into the Comparative Mitogenomic and Phylogenetic …

J Liu, J Yu, X Yu, W Bi, H Yang, F Xue, G Zhang… - Genes, 2022 - mdpi.com
Ticks rank second in the world as vectors of disease. Tick infestation is one of the factors
threatening the health and survival of giant pandas. Here, we describe the mitogenomes of …