Integrated taxonomy: traditional approach and DNA barcoding for the identification of filarioid worms and related parasites (Nematoda)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We compared here the suitability and efficacy of traditional morphological approach and DNA barcoding to distinguish filarioid nematodes species (Nematoda, Spirurida). A reliable and rapid taxonomic identification of these parasites...

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Main Authors: Bandi Claudio, Ferté Hubert, Guerrero Ricardo, Uni Shigehiko, Galimberti Andrea, Bain Odile, Barbuto Michela, Ferri Emanuele, Martin Coralie, Casiraghi Maurizio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
Online Access:http://www.frontiersinzoology.com/content/6/1/1