Microbiome associated with Amblyomma americanum Targeted Locus (Loci). insect metagenome

16S study conducted on the microbiome associated with various transition types of the lone star tick. Group 1 - Subset of 10 newly engorged nymphs Group 2 - Subset of 10 newly molted adults from incubator cohort Group 3 - Subset of 10 newly molted adults from outdoor cohort Group 4 - Subset of 10 incubator aged adults (60 days) NSC - Subset of 10 incubator aged adults (60 days) none-surface-sterilized Group 5 - Subset of 8 outdoor aged adults (48-65 days) Group 6 - Subset of 9 incubator aged adults (100 days)