Integrative morpho-molecular delineation of five medically significant tick species: facilitating precision-based vector surveillance.

Guangxin Shi, Lianxi Xin, Zhuocheng Li, Wanpeng Ma, Depeng Yang, Caishan Li, Bayin Chahan, Qingyong Guo

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Guangxin ShiParasitology Laboratory, Veterinary College, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, China.

Lianxi XinParasitology Laboratory, Veterinary College, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, China.

Zhuocheng LiMuwang Veterinary Service Co., Ltd, Jimusaer, China.

Wanpeng MaParasitology Laboratory, Veterinary College, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, China.

Depeng YangParasitology Laboratory, Veterinary College, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, China.

Caishan LiParasitology Laboratory, Veterinary College, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, China.

Bayin ChahanParasitology Laboratory, Veterinary College, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, China.

Qingyong GuoParasitology Laboratory, Veterinary College, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, China.

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Abstract

Ticks serve as major vectors of zoonotic pathogens, posing significant threats to public health and livestock. However, morphological similarity among closely related species complicates accurate identification. This study employed an integrative taxonomic approach combining morphological and molecular methods to delineate five medically important tick species in Xinjiang, China. From April to July 2024, a total of 1,128 ticks were collected from livestock across four ecological regions (Ürümqi, Turpan, Jimsar, and Aksu). Morphological features-including basis capituli, scutum, and genital aperture-were analyzed via stereomicroscopy, while molecular characterization targeted mitochondrial (16S rDNA, COI) and nuclear (ITS2) markers. Phylogenetic trees were reconstructed using the maximum likelihood method. Morphological identification confirmed five species:

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Dermacentor marginatusHyalomma anatolicumHyalomma asiaticumHyalomma dromedariiIdentificationRhipicephalus turanicustick

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PMID40860923

DOI10.3389/fvets.2025.1623318

PMCPMC12371277

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