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Metabolism

Ticks rely on Bacterial Vitamin Supplements

15 July, 2018 by Claire Asher

Ticks feed on the blood of vertebrates, but this diet is low in B vitamins, which are vital for cellular metabolism. A study published earlier this year shows that African soft ticks (Ornithodoros moubata) supplement their diet with vitamin B from bacterial symbionts.

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