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Evolutionary Dynamics of the Complete Chemosensory Repertoire in Kissing Bugs of the Genus Rhodnius: Divergent Odorant Receptors Contrast with Conserved Gene Families
Marie Merle, Gabin Rignault, Florence Mougel…·Myriam Harry
This study analyzes the evolutionary dynamics of chemosensory genes in Rhodnius species, finding that odorant receptors (ORs) show significant expansion and selection, while other families remain conserved.
DOI 10.64898/2026.07.09.737527