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A distinct mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I lineage of the poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae in Tunisian egg-layer flocks.
Poultry science - 1 Sept 2026
Bettaieb Maroua, Amairia Safa, Rjeibi Mohammed Ridha, Ghorbel Mohammed, Hajji Tarek, Darghouth Mohammed Aziz
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The poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae is a globally significant ectoparasite affecting layer hens, with substantial economic and animal welfare impacts. Despite its importance, the genetic diversity and population structure of Dermanyssus gallinae in North Africa remain completely uncharacterized. We conducted the first molecular phylogenetic characterization of D. gallinae in Tunisia, analyzing...
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