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Molecular identification of <i>Taenia</i> spp. in the Eurasian lynx ( <i>Lynx lynx</i> ) from Finland
25 Jan 2013
Abstract excerpt
Cestodes of the genus Taenia are parasites of mammals, with mainly carnivores as definitive and herbivores as intermediate hosts. Various medium-sized cats, Lynx spp., are involved in the life cycles of several species of Taenia. The aim of the present study was to identify Taenia tapeworms in the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) from Finland. In total, 135 tapeworms from 72 lynx were subjected to molecular...
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