Novel phylogenetic clade of avian Haemoproteus parasites (Haemosporida, Haemoproteidae) from Accipitridae raptors, with description of a new Haemoproteus species

Novel phylogenetic clade of avian Haemoproteus parasites (Haemosporida, Haemoproteidae) from Accipitridae raptors, with description of a new Haemoproteus species

Avian haemosporidian parasites (order Haemosporida, phylum Apicomplexa) are blood and tissue parasites transmitted by blood-sucking dipteran insects. Three genera (Plasmodium, Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon) have been most often found in birds, with over 270 species described and named in avian host...

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Main Authors: Harl Josef, Fauchois Anaïs, Puech Marie-Pierre, Gey Delphine, Ariey Frédéric, Izac Brigitte, Weissenböck Herbert, Chakarov Nayden, Iezhova Tatjana, Valkiūnas Gediminas, Duval Linda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
accipitridae
haemoproteus
new species
cytb dna barcoding
birds
new phylogenetic clade
Online Access:https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2024/01/parasite230107/parasite230107.html

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