Microbial network assembly in #batflies with differing host specificity from North Africa The study investigates the microbial composition of bat flies (Diptera: Nycteribiidae) collected from Myotis punicus in Algeria, focusing on the diversity and dynamics of their microbiota through network analysis. The analysis targets two genera, Nycteribia and Penicillidia, comparing oioxenous and stenoxenous species to understand host specificity's influence on microbial communities. Utilizing 16S rRNA sequencing, alpha and beta diversity metrics, and co-occurrence networks, the study assesses...

Microbial network assembly in #batflies with differing host specificity from North Africa PubMed_

Microbial network assembly in #batflies with differing host specificity from North Africa The study investigates the microbial composition of bat flies (Diptera: Nycteribiidae) collected from Myotis punicus in Algeria, focusing on the diversity and dynamics of their microbiota through network analysis. The analysis targets two genera, Nycteribia and Penicillidia, comparing oioxenous and stenoxenous species to understand host specificity's influence on microbial communities. Utilizing 16S rRNA sequencing, alpha and beta diversity metrics, and co-occurrence networks, the study assesses...

Microbial network assembly in #batflies with differing host specificity from North Africa PubMed_

My first Bluesky post. I feel challenged having to pick out what I like. Feels like…a lot of work? “Ooh, I’m desperately trying to cobble together an identity based on so-called interests.” I guess I’m interested in #laziness? Also #batflies, and #elfshot where are my people?

All these bat flies were removed from one individual long-fingered bat (Myotis capaccinii)! Landing in our nets must be like a spa day... #parasitism #ectoparasites #batflies #bats #chiroptera

This is what we are all about. This is our jam. Welcome to our niche little wheelhouse. #parasites #parasitology #batflies #nycteribiidae #laboylbeniales #microfungi #chiroptera #bats