Comparative analysis of mite genomes reveals positive selection for diet adaptation
Liu et al. present a comparative analysis of 15 genomes from mites and identify genetic signatures for diet specialisation. Different gene families and selective pressures were revealed for herbivorous, haematophagous and fat-feeding species.
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/34a654120071436b864c262486f2ff02 |
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