Whole-genome analyses converge to support the Hemirotifera hypothesis within Syndermata (Gnathifera)

The clade Syndermata includes the endoparasitic Acanthocephala, the epibiotic Seisonidea, and the free-living Bdelloidea and Monogononta. The phylogeny of Syndermata is highly debated, hindering the understanding of the evolution of morphological features, reproductive modes, and lifestyles within t...

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Main Authors: Vasilikopoulos, A, Herlyn, H, Fontaneto, D, Wilson, CG, Nowell, RW, Flot, J-F, Barraclough, TG, Van Doninck, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer Nature 2024