The first chromosome-scale genome assembly for Dermacentor reticulatus: a key vector of tick-borne pathogens of public and veterinary health importance in Europ... (opens in new tab)

Dermacentor reticulatus is a key tick species across Europe and an established vector of multiple pathogens affecting both human and animal health. Despite its significant role in disease transmission and its expanding distribution, genomic data for this species remain limited. Here, we present the first chromosome-scale genome assembly of D. reticulatus, constructed using Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing. This chromosome-scale genome assembly revealed a repeat-rich genome, with approxima...