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