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Phylogenetic relationships in three species of canine Demodex mite based on partial sequences of mitochondrial 16S rDNA.
Veterinary dermatology - 1 Dec 2012
Sastre Natalia, Ravera Ivan, Villanueva Sergio, Altet Laura, Bardagí Mar, Sánchez Armand, Francino Olga, Ferrer Lluís
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BACKGROUND: The historical classification of Demodex mites has been based on their hosts and morphological features. Genome sequencing has proved to be a very effective taxonomic tool in phylogenetic studies and has been applied in the classification of Demodex. Mitochondrial 16S rDNA has been demonstrated to be an especially useful marker to establish phylogenetic relationships. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: To amplify...
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