The complete mitochondrial genome of Tunga penetrans and insights into flea phylogeny
Brian Bartilol, Maureen W. Mburu, Joel Owaret, Cheryl Andisi, Isabella Oyier, Simon Muriu, Lynne H. Elson, Marta F. Maia, JOSEPH M. MWANGANGI, George Githinji, Martin Kibet Rono
The paper presents the first complete mitochondrial genome of Tunga penetrans and uses phylogenetic analysis to infer its South American origin and migration patterns.
bioRxiv · Jun 9, 2025 · PreprintGenomics