Hidden diversity of the most basal tapeworms (Cestoda, Gyrocotylidea), the enigmatic parasites of holocephalans (Chimaeriformes)

Abstract Gyrocotylideans are evolutionary ancient parasitic flatworms, and like their hosts—a relict group of holocephalan fishes (Chimaeriformes)—they are considered to be “living fossils” of a vanished past. However, the species diversity, host associations and biogeography of these most basal tap...

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Main Authors: Daniel Barčák, Chia-Kwung Fan, Pasaikou Sonko, Roman Kuchta, Tomáš Scholz, Martina Orosová, Hsuan-Wien Chen, Mikuláš Oros
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/e0309b8b3d7c4ffe898685edce02976c
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