Range-wide genetic analysis of Dermacentor variabilis and its Francisella-like endosymbionts demonstrates phylogeographic concordance between both taxa

Range-wide genetic analysis of Dermacentor variabilis and its Francisella-like endosymbionts demonstrates phylogeographic concordance between both taxa

Abstract Background The American dog tick, Dermacentor variabilis, is an important vector of pathogens to humans, wildlife and domestic animals in North America. Although this tick species is widely distributed in the USA and Canada, knowledge of its range-wide phylogeographic patterns remains incom...

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Main Authors: Emily L. Kaufman, Nathan E. Stone, Glen A. Scoles, Crystal M. Hepp, Joseph D. Busch, David M. Wagner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Coxiella burnetii
Cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (cox1)
Dermacentor variabilis
Francisella-like endosymbionts
Mitochondrial phylogeography
Rickettsia spp.
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2886-5

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