Kinetoplastid phylogenetics, with special reference to the evolution of parasitic trypanosomes
To fully understand the evolutionary history of parasitic kinetoplastids and to understand the context within which the evolution of each parasite group has developed, an understanding not just of the parasites, but of all kinetoplastids is required. Accordingly, this paper provides an overview of k...
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| description | To fully understand the evolutionary history of parasitic kinetoplastids and to understand the context within which the evolution of each parasite group has developed, an understanding not just of the parasites, but of all kinetoplastids is required. Accordingly, this paper provides an overview of kinetoplastid evolution and systematics, including coverage of the proposal by Moreira et al. (2004) to divide kinetoplasts into Prokinetoplastina (Ichthyobodo and Perkinsiella) and Metakinetoplastina (other bodonids and trypanosomatids). The implications of such a revision, with regard to correctly identifying outgroup taxa for studies of evolution within taxa of medical importance, are addressed, together with a more detailed review of the evolution and origins of the trypanosomes in the light of new phylogenies, new approaches and revisions in kinetoplastid systematics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-97e2ffa0143e4853a8efce130b1e58612023-11-02T10:20:41ZengEDP SciencesParasite1252-607X1776-10422008-09-0115322623210.1051/parasite/2008153226parasite2008153p226Kinetoplastid phylogenetics, with special reference to the evolution of parasitic trypanosomesStevens J.R.To fully understand the evolutionary history of parasitic kinetoplastids and to understand the context within which the evolution of each parasite group has developed, an understanding not just of the parasites, but of all kinetoplastids is required. Accordingly, this paper provides an overview of kinetoplastid evolution and systematics, including coverage of the proposal by Moreira et al. (2004) to divide kinetoplasts into Prokinetoplastina (Ichthyobodo and Perkinsiella) and Metakinetoplastina (other bodonids and trypanosomatids). The implications of such a revision, with regard to correctly identifying outgroup taxa for studies of evolution within taxa of medical importance, are addressed, together with a more detailed review of the evolution and origins of the trypanosomes in the light of new phylogenies, new approaches and revisions in kinetoplastid systematics.http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2008153226kinetoplastidtrypanosomeTrypanosomatidaeBodonidaeProkinetoplastinaMetakinetoplastinaevolution |
| spellingShingle | Stevens J.R. Kinetoplastid phylogenetics, with special reference to the evolution of parasitic trypanosomes Parasite kinetoplastid trypanosome Trypanosomatidae Bodonidae Prokinetoplastina Metakinetoplastina evolution |
| title | Kinetoplastid phylogenetics, with special reference to the evolution of parasitic trypanosomes |
| title_full | Kinetoplastid phylogenetics, with special reference to the evolution of parasitic trypanosomes |
| title_fullStr | Kinetoplastid phylogenetics, with special reference to the evolution of parasitic trypanosomes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Kinetoplastid phylogenetics, with special reference to the evolution of parasitic trypanosomes |
| title_short | Kinetoplastid phylogenetics, with special reference to the evolution of parasitic trypanosomes |
| title_sort | kinetoplastid phylogenetics with special reference to the evolution of parasitic trypanosomes |
| topic | kinetoplastid trypanosome Trypanosomatidae Bodonidae Prokinetoplastina Metakinetoplastina evolution |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2008153226 |
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