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Gut microbiome diversity and functional profiles of Culicoides across Sanya, Ruili, and Linyi, China.
Acta tropica - 1 Mar 2026
Teng Juan, Li Wen, Wei Yuda, Wang Chongcai, Yun Xiaoyun, Lu Yunlan, Chen Jian, Ma Xuzhi, Zhao Yae
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BACKGROUND: Biting midges (Culicoides spp.) are vectors of diverse microbes such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and nematodes that cause diseases in both wild and domestic animals. Despite their ecological significance and role in disease transmission, the composition and underlying mechanisms shaping the gut microbiota of Culicoides remain poorly characterized. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the...
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