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Schistosomes from the Persian Gulf: phylogenetic relationships, host associations and life-cycle elucidation of Ornithobilharzia canaliculata (Rudolphi, 1819) Odhner, 1912
2022-03-22
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<h4>Background: </h4> Avian schistosomes comprise a diverse and widespread group of trematodes known for their surprising ability to switch into new hosts and habitats. Their cercariae are the causative agents of the waterborne allergic disease cercarial dermatitis. There are 13 recognised genera of avian schistosomes with majority of the extant species with freshwater-based life-cycles. Despite the considerable r...
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- cc6b602d-4749-5d06-9400-f5cc05cbc844
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- 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1387572/v2
