New insights into phylogenetic relationships of Rhabdocoela (Platyhelminthes) including members of Mariplanellida.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous flatworm phylogenetic research has been carried out analysing 18S and 28S DNA markers. Through this methodology, Mariplanellinae subfamily has been recently re-classified as Mariplanellida status novus. This new classification implied that 3 genera belonged to Mariplanellida: Mariplanella, Lonchoplanella and Poseidoplanella. In this study, we aim to clarify some of the relationships within Rhabdocoela analysing 18S and 28S DNA markers of a total of 91 species through Maximum Likelihood and Bayesian Inference methodologies. A total of 11 species and genera, including Lonchoplanella, from the island of Sylt are included and had not previously been involved in any molecular phylogenetic analyses.

Results

Our phylogenetic results support Mariplanellida as an

SUBMITTER: Vicente-Hernandez I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10334529 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature