Evolution, systematics and historical biogeography of sand flies of the subgenus Paraphlebotomus (Diptera, Psychodidae, Phlebotomus) inferred using restriction-site associated DNA markers.
Phlebotomine sand flies are the main natural vectors of Leishmania, which cause visceral and tegumentary tropical diseases worldwide. However, their taxonomy and evolutionary history remain poorly studied. Indeed, as for many human disease vectors, their small size is a challenge for morphological a...
Published in: | PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009479 https://doaj.org/article/6051a6874f6d4351adf126bfc57a4b66 |