Diversity of trematodes (Platyhelminthes) in Mexico with an assessment of the availability of genetic data for their conservation.

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Trematodes are one of the most abundant and diverse groups of platyhelminths. They parasitize all major groups of vertebrates as definitive hosts and therefore play an important role in ecosystem composition. It is estimated that 18,000 to 25,000 species of trematodes exist worldwide, of which 685 have been reported in Mexico. Although this group is an integral part of ecosystems, there are still no studies that...

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• Biodiversity
• Conservation of Natural Resources
• Ecosystem
• Genetic Variation
• Mexico