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Genetic, cytogenetic and morphological trends in the evolution of the Rhodnius (Triatominae: Rhodniini) trans-Andean group.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Díaz Sebastián, Panzera Francisco, Jaramillo-O Nicolás, Pérez Ruben, Fernández Rosina, Vallejo Gustavo, Saldaña Azael, Calzada Jose E, Triana Omar, Gómez-Palacio Andrés
Abstract excerpt
The Rhodnius Pacific group is composed of three species: Rhodnius pallescens, R. colombiensis and R. ecuadoriensis, which are considered important vectors of trypanosomes (Trypanosoma cruzi and T. rangeli) infecting humans. This group is considered as a recent trans-Andean lineage derived from the widespread distributed sister taxa R. pictipes during the later uplift of northern Andes mountain range. The widest...
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