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Bacterial Symbionts Tell Ticks When to Eat
Bacterial Symbionts Tell Ticks When to Eat
The endosymbiont Coxiella affects tick serotonin production and subsequent blood-feeding behavior, a study finds.
The endosymbiont Coxiella affects tick serotonin production and subsequent blood-feeding behavior, a study finds.
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