New molecular data help clarify the taxonomy of central European avian dicrocoeliidae Looss, 1899 (Trematoda: Plagiorchiida).

ABSTRACT: Avian Dicrocoeliidae are difficult to identify, even in their adult stages. Molecular analyses have been conducted for only a few species, complicating the accurate identification of juvenile stages. The taxonomy of the family is unresolved, and the status of many dicrocoeliid species is uncertain. Sequences of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA loci of Central European avian Dicrocoeliidae were generated and analyzed. These included representatives of the genera Lyperosomum, Platynosomum, Stromitrema, Brachylecithum, Brachydistomum, and Lutztrema. All the sequences were obtained from morphologically identified adult specimens of dicrocoeliids isolated from avian hosts. Molecular support was obtained to validate Lyperosomum turdia, confirm the re

SUBMITTER: Heneberg P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10711039 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature