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Trypanosoma sp. diversity in Amazonian bats (Chiroptera; Mammalia) from Acre State, Brazil.
Parasitology - 1 May 2018
Dos Santos Francisco C B, Lisboa Cristiane V, Xavier Samanta C C, Dario Maria A, Verde Rair de S, Calouro Armando M, Roque André Luiz R, Jansen Ana M
Abstract excerpt
Bats are ancient hosts of Trypanosoma species and their flying ability, longevity and adaptability to distinct environments indicate that they are efficient dispersers of parasites. Bats from Acre state (Amazon Biome) were collected in four expeditions conducted in an urban forest (Parque Zoobotânico) and one relatively more preserved area (Seringal Cahoeira) in Rio Branco and Xapuri municipalities. Trypanosoma...
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