New Insights into the Taxonomy of Malacopsylloidea Superfamily (Siphonaptera) Based on Morphological, Molecular and Phylogenetic Characterization of <i>Phthiropsylla agenoris</i> (Malacopsyllidae) and <i>Polygenis (Polygenis) rimatus</i> (Rhopalopsyllidae)

From a phylogenetic point of view, the Malacopsyllidae family and the Rhopalopsillidae family (comprising Parapsyllinae and Rhopalopsyllinae subfamilies) have been traditionally classified within the Malacopsylloidea superfamily, mostly restricted to South America. The phylogenetic relationships and...

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Main Authors: Antonio Zurita, Marcela Lareschi, Cristina Cutillas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/2/308