In the phylogenetic analyses, I. ricinus and I. inopinatus sequences from this study together with sequences from the GenBank database form two well-supported sister clades (Fig. 2 Phylogenetic tree of ticks based on the TROSPA gene samples from this study are indicated in bold font. All I. inopinatus sequences (as assigned based on the TROSPA analyses or by their name in GenBank) form a separate, highly supported subclade, although with very short branch length. All I. ricinus and I. inopinatus sequences (directly sequenced and cloned in this study as well as from GenBank) form a single, highly supported clade. 5 Phylogenetic tree of ticks based on the ITS2 gene Samples from this study are indicated in bold font.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 09, 2023 10:55 UTC