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Mitochondrial genomic investigation reveals a clear association between species and genotypes of Lucilia and geographic origin in Australia.
Parasites & vectors - 13 Aug 2023
Kapoor Shilpa, Young Neil D, Yang Ying Ting, Batterham Philip, Gasser Robin B, Bowles Vernon M, Anstead Clare A, Perry Trent
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Lucilia cuprina and L. sericata (family Calliphoridae) are globally significant ectoparasites of sheep. Current literature suggests that only one of these blowfly subspecies, L. cuprina dorsalis, is a primary parasite causing myiasis (flystrike) in sheep in Australia. These species and subspecies are difficult to distinguish using morphological features. Hence, being able to accurately identify...
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