Molecular phylogeny of beetle associated diplogastrid nematodes suggests host switching rather than nematode-beetle coevolution

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nematodes are putatively the most species-rich animal phylum. They have various life styles and occur in a variety of habitats, ranging from free-living nematodes in aquatic or terrestrial environments to parasites of animals and pla...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sommer Ralf J, Herrmann Matthias, Mayer Werner E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/9/212