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Impaired humidity sensing reduces tick survival by preventing water homeostasis

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By Syeda Farjana Hoque, Melissa R. Uhran, Kosisochukwu Onyeagba, Shania M. Sanderson
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Abstract Off-host periods are critical for ticks, representing a period when environmental stress, particularly dehydration, can impact tick survival. To prevent dehydration, ticks must be able to detect and move into high humidity areas to allow for water vapor uptake. Ionotropic receptor 93a (Ir93a), which is highly expressed in the front forelegs (location of Haller,s organ), increases expression following dehydration, suggesting a role in humidity detection.
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