Genetic and biological insights into Hydatigera taeniaeformis in invasive black rats from southern Chile
These haplotypes are more closely related to parasite populations from Peru, Africa, Australia, and Europe, suggesting an origin linked to the Spanish colonization, possibly from North Africa via the Canary Islands. The study also analyzed infection rates, parasite size, and their correlation with host body size, age, and weight, revealing significant patterns. These results provide new insights into the biogeography and genetic diversity of <i>H</i>. <i>taeniaeformis</i> in a new geographical area, enhancing our understanding of its evolutionary history.
Authors
- Sebastián Muñoz‐Leal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3547-6466)
- Cristián Bonacic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2175-076X)
- André V. Rubio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7297-9535)
- Pablo Oyarzún‐Ruiz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3649-0676)
- Cristian A. Álvarez Rojas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8069-7607)
- L. E. Peters
- Rodrigo Salgado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4060-1612)
- A. Alonso Aguirre
- Diego Fredes
Institutions
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (CL)
- University of Concepción (CL)
- University of Chile (CL)
- Colorado State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Veterinary Science
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1466409
- Primary Topic
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00