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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Communications Biology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-021-02173-3 |