The hematophagy behavior has evolved independently several times within the Arthropoda
phylum. Interestingly, the process of acquiring a blood meal in ticks is considerably distinct …

While much effort has been put into understanding vitellogenesis in insects and other
organisms, much less is known of this process in ticks. There are several steps that facilitate …

Ovarian development and egg maturation are crucial processes for the success of
reproduction in ticks. Three full-length cDNAs encoding the precursor of major yolk protein …

Rhipicephalus microplus, a highly host-specific tick that primarily feeds on cattle, posing a
significant threat to livestock production. The investigation of tick physiology is crucial for …

Vitellogenin (Vg) and its receptor (VgR) play a key role in the reproductive process and
development of insects. Aphids are a group of high‐fecundity insect species with …

Abstract Background Predatory mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) are the most important beneficial
arthropods used in augmentative biological pest control of protected crops around the world …

Females from many mosquito species feed on blood to acquire nutrients for egg
development. The oogenetic cycle has been characterized in the arboviral vector Aedes …

The vitellogenin receptor (VgR) functions as an essential component in uptaking and
transporting vitellogenin (Vg) in female adults, which is involved in ovary development and …

The vitellogenin receptor (VgR) belongs to the low‐density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR)
superfamily, and is an important carrier for the uptake of vitellogenin (Vg) into developing …

Recent resurgence of the bedbug Cimex lectularius is a global problem on the public health.
On account of the worldwide rise of insecticide-resistant bedbug populations, exploration of …