| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5920154 | Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The family Gyrodactylidae contains one of the most significant radiations of platyhelminth fish parasites. ⺠This is the first molecular phylogeny including all-but-one African gyrodactylid genera. ⺠Molecular dating estimates confirmed post-Gondwanan origin of gyrodactylid diversity. ⺠Our analyses demonstrate the systematic value of specific morphological structures while some genera need revision. ⺠The diversity of the African fauna is far greater than in the intensively studied European fauna.
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Authors
Iva PÅikrylová, Maarten P.M. Vanhove, Steven B. Janssens, Paul A. Billeter, Tine Huyse,