<i>Spiroplasma</i> Infection among Ixodid Ticks Exhibits Species Dependence and Suggests a Vertical Pattern of Transmission
Members of the genus <i>Spiroplasma</i> are Gram-positive bacteria without cell walls. Some <i>Spiroplasma</i> species can cause disease in arthropods such as bees, whereas others provide their host with resistance to pathogens. Ticks also harbour <i>Spiroplasma</i&g...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/2/333 |