Open AccessHaemogregarine Genetic Diversity in Captive African Rock Pythons from Nigeria Suggests a Geographical Pattern
Author(s) -
Henry Olanrewaju Jegede,
Beatriz Tomé,
Ana Perera,
Temidayo Olutayo Omóbòwálé
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
türkiye parazitoloji dergisi/türkiye parazitoloji dergisi
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.207
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2146-3077
pISSN - 1300-6320
DOI - 10.5152/tpd.2018.5608
Subject(s) - python (programming language) , biology , zoology , clade , genetic diversity , haplotype , phylogenetic tree , ecology , population , genotype , gene , biochemistry , demography , sociology , computer science , operating system
Understanding the processes that drive parasite diversification, distribution, and abundance is central to disentangle the dynamics and evolution of diseases. In this study, we screened African rock pythons from Nigeria for the presence of blood parasites to assess their distribution, diversity, and phylogenetic relationships.