Manoj P. Samanta^1,*

1 Systemix Institute, Los Altos, CA.

We thank Professor Hugh Robertson of UIUC for pointing out these corrections. None of the conclusions of the manuscript is modified due to this changes.

1. Fig. 1 captioned Phylogenetic relationship between the sequenced insects is revised as follows.

2. Table 1, row 11, column 3.     Division (Order) of Ixodes scapularis is Chelicerata. See revised Fig. 1 above for details.

3. Table 1, row 14, column 2.     Common name of Glossina morsitans is tsetse fly.

4. Table 1, column 3.     The word "Endoptera" in all rows is revised as Endopterygota.