Phylogenetic analyses reveal that Schellackia parasites (Apicomplexa) detected in American lizards are closely related to the genus Lankesterella: is the range of Schellackia restricted to the Old World?

Phylogenetic analyses reveal that Schellackia parasites (Apicomplexa) detected in American lizards are closely related to the genus Lankesterella: is the range of Schellackia restricted to the Old World?

Abstract Background Species of Schellackia Reichenow, 1919 have been described from the blood of reptiles distributed worldwide. Recently, Schellackia spp. detected in European and Asian lizards have been molecularly characterised. However, parasites detected in American lizard hosts remain uncharac...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Megía-Palma, Javier Martínez, Dhanashree Paranjpe, Verónica D’Amico, Rocío Aguilar, María Gabriela Palacios, Robert Cooper, Francisco Ferri-Yáñez, Barry Sinervo, Santiago Merino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Haemococcidia
Lankesterellidae
Lankesterella
Schellackiidae
Schellackia
Reptile
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2405-0

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