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Abstract：
This study describes the first detection of Ixodes ventalloi in Slovakia. Two engorged females of I. ventalloi were collected from Dunnocks (Prunella modularis) captured in eastern Slovakia. The identification of females was based on morphological and molecular 16S rRNA gene features. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a classification of the females into distinct genogroups. Moreover, comparative morphological analysis highlighted variations between the two females, particularly in the curvature of the auriculae, the shape of coxa I, and the internal spur. These findings suggest the potential for varied phenotypes of I. ventalloi correlated with their genogroups. Nonetheless, I. ventalloi population establishment within Slovakia necessitates further investigation through flagging or drag sampling.
摘要：
这项研究描述了在斯洛伐克首次检测到文氏伊克斯。从斯洛伐克东部捕获的Dunnocks（Prunellamodialaris）中收集了两名沉迷的I.ventalloi雌性。雌性的鉴定基于形态和分子16SrRNA基因特征。系统发育分析显示，将雌性分为不同的基因组。此外，比较形态学分析强调了两个雌性之间的差异，特别是在耳廓的曲率中，coxaI的形状，和内部刺激。这些发现表明，文氏I.ventalloi的各种表型与其基因组相关的潜力。尽管如此，I.斯洛伐克境内的ventalloi种群建立需要通过标记或拖动采样进行进一步调查。
