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Accumulation of diverse parasite genotypes within the bivalve second intermediate host of the digenean Gymnophallus sp.
International journal for parasitology - 1 Feb 2009
Leung Tommy L F, Poulin Robert, Keeney Devon B
Abstract excerpt
The complex life cycle of digenean trematodes with alternating stages of asexual multiplication and sexual reproduction can generate interesting within-host population genetic patterns. Metacercarial stages found in the second intermediate host are generally accumulated from the environment. Highly mobile second intermediate hosts can sample a broad range of cercarial genotypes and accumulate genetically diverse...
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