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Species identification of horse flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) in Thailand using DNA barcoding.
Veterinary parasitology - 15 Aug 2018
Changbunjong Tanasak, Bhusri Benjaporn, Sedwisai Poonyapat, Weluwanarak Thekhawet, Nitiyamatawat Eakanan, Chareonviriyaphap Theeraphap, Ruangsittichai Jiraporn
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Horse flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) are of medical and veterinary importance because they are known to transmit pathogens. Approximately 80 species of horse flies have been reported in Thailand. Monitoring the distribution of horse fly species is important to control the spread of diseases transmitted by them. Currently, the species identification of horse flies is based on their morphology; this requires...
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