Ixodes ricinus nymphs prefer blood with Borrelia infection and low corticosteroid concentration
Tosca Vanroy, Bram Catfolis, Elin Verbrugghe, Kris Verheyen, Luc Lens, Diederik Strubbe, Frank Pasmans, An Martel, Siska Croubels, Marc Cherlet, Lander Baeten
This study shows Ixodes ricinus nymphs prefer blood with Borrelia infection and low corticosteroid levels over other host blood or higher stress hormone concentrations.
bioRxiv · Oct 2, 2024 · PreprintEcology