Comparative Analysis of Tick Microbiomes in Remnant and Reconstructed Prairie Ecosystems
Mary A. York, Jaylon Vaughn, Deborah M. Anderson, Lyndon M. Coghill, Samniqueka J. Halsey
This study compares tick microbiomes in remnant and reconstructed prairies, finding that tick species identity strongly influences microbiome structure, while habitat context has a secondary effect.
bioRxiv · Jul 6, 2025 · PreprintEcology