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The ecotopes and evolution of triatomine bugs (triatominae) and their associated trypanosomes.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Jan 2000
Gaunt M, Miles M
Abstract excerpt
Triatomine bug species such as Microtriatoma trinidadensis, Eratyrus mucronatus, Belminus herreri, Panstrongylus lignarius, and Triatoma tibiamaculata are exquisitely adapted to specialist niches. This suggests a long evolutionary history, as well as the recent dramatic spread a few eclectic, domiciliated triatomine species. Virtually all species of the genus Rhodnius are primarily associated with palms. The...
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