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Genetic variation and evolutionary relationships of dominant ticks in Northwestern Iran utilizing COI and ITS2.
Parasitology research - 18 Feb 2026
Motevasseli Meysam, Moradi-Asl Eslam, Soltan-Alinejad Parisa
Abstract excerpt
Hard ticks are important vectors of medical and veterinary pathogens. Accurate species identification is crucial for understanding the dynamics of tick-borne diseases, yet the presence of cryptic species, damaged specimens, or immature stages often limits morphological methods. This study investigated the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of ticks in northwestern Iran. In total 283 ticks collected...
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