Bloodmeal metabarcoding of the argasid tick (Ornithodoros turicata Duges) reveals extensive vector-host associations
S. Balasubramanian, R. E. Busselman, N. F. Santos, A. Grunwald, N. Wolff, N. Hathaway, A. Hillhouse, J. A. Bailey, P. D. Teel, F. C. Ferreira, S. A. Hamer, G. L. Hamer
The paper uses bloodmeal metabarcoding to identify host species fed upon by Ornithodoros turicata ticks, revealing a wide host range and mixed feeding patterns.
bioRxiv · Aug 7, 2023 · PreprintEcology