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Vickermania gen. nov., trypanosomatids that use two joined flagella to resist midgut peristaltic flow within the fly host
1 Dec 2020
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BACKGROUND: The family Trypanosomatidae encompasses parasitic flagellates, some of which cause serious vector-transmitted diseases of humans and domestic animals. However, insect-restricted parasites represent the ancestral and most diverse group within the family. They display a range of unusual features and their study can provide insights into the biology of human pathogens. Here we describe Vickermania, a new...
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