Heteroplasmic mitochondrial genomes of a Raillietina tapeworm in wild Pangolin
Abstract Background Raillietina species belong to the family Davaineidae, which parasitizes in a wide variety of mammals and birds, causing stunted growth, lethargy, emaciation, and digestive tract obstruction. However, only a limited number of Raillietina species have been identified in wild animal...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-06-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05301-y |