A review of the taxonomy and biology of Triatominae subspecies (Hemiptera: Reduviidae)
Due to its public health importance, as vectors of Chagas disease, the subfamily
Triatominae, has received the attention of taxonomists. Knowing how to correctly identify …
Triatominae, has received the attention of taxonomists. Knowing how to correctly identify …
[HTML][HTML] Combined phylogenetic and morphometric information to delimit and unify the Triatoma brasiliensis species complex and the Brasiliensis subcomplex
Abstract “Triatoma brasiliensis species complex” was defined as a monophyletic group of
the species: T. brasiliensis, T. juazeirensis, T. melanica, and T. sherlocki. An alternative …
the species: T. brasiliensis, T. juazeirensis, T. melanica, and T. sherlocki. An alternative …
Aedes albopictus diversity and relationships in south-western Europe and Brazil by rDNA/mtDNA and phenotypic analyses: ITS-2, a useful marker for spread studies
Background Aedes albopictus is a very invasive mosquito, which has recently colonized
tropical and temperate regions worldwide. Of concern is its role in the spread of emerging or …
tropical and temperate regions worldwide. Of concern is its role in the spread of emerging or …
An Updated Insight into the Sialotranscriptome of Triatoma infestans: Developmental Stage and Geographic Variations
A Schwarz, N Medrano-Mercado… - PLoS neglected …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background Triatoma infestans is the main vector of Chagas disease in South America. As
in all hematophagous arthropods, its saliva contains a complex cocktail that assists blood …
in all hematophagous arthropods, its saliva contains a complex cocktail that assists blood …
[HTML][HTML] Population genetic characterization of (Aedes albopictus) mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) from the Yangtze River Basin of China based on rDNA-ITS2
Z Ma, D Xing, Q Liu, J Gao, G Wang, C Li, X Guo… - Infection, Genetics and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Aedes albopictus is an important vector of many mosquito-borne viral diseases,
including dengue fever and Zika. In recent years, it has spread and colonized tropical …
including dengue fever and Zika. In recent years, it has spread and colonized tropical …
Under pressure: phenotypic divergence and convergence associated with microhabitat adaptations in Triatominae
Background Triatomine bugs, the vectors of Chagas disease, associate with vertebrate hosts
in highly diverse ecotopes. It has been proposed that occupation of new microhabitats may …
in highly diverse ecotopes. It has been proposed that occupation of new microhabitats may …
Hypothesis testing clarifies the systematics of the main Central American Chagas disease vector, Triatoma dimidiata (Latreille, 1811), across its geographic range
PL Dorn, NM de la Rúa, H Axen, N Smith… - Infection, Genetics and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The widespread and diverse Triatoma dimidiata is the kissing bug species most important
for Chagas disease transmission in Central America and a secondary vector in Mexico and …
for Chagas disease transmission in Central America and a secondary vector in Mexico and …
Phenotypic variability confirmed by nuclear ribosomal DNA suggests a possible natural hybrid zone of Triatoma brasiliensis species complex
Triatoma brasiliensis macromelasoma occurs in Pernambuco state, Brazil, which is situated
between the distribution areas of Triatoma brasiliensis brasiliensis (north) and Triatoma …
between the distribution areas of Triatoma brasiliensis brasiliensis (north) and Triatoma …
A biogeographic–ecological approach to disentangle reticulate evolution in the Triatoma phyllosoma species group (Heteroptera: Triatominae), vectors of Chagas …
L Rengifo‐Correa, F Abad‐Franch… - Journal of Zoological …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Introgression and incomplete lineage sorting (ILS) are two of the main sources of gene‐tree
incongruence; both can confound the assessment of phylogenetic relationships among …
incongruence; both can confound the assessment of phylogenetic relationships among …
[HTML][HTML] Chagas disease: Importance of rats as reservoir hosts of Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas, 1909) in western Mexico
GG Rosal, B Nogueda-Torres, ME Villagrán… - Journal of Infection and …, 2018 - Elsevier
In Mexico, the role of most species of mammals involved in the transmission cycle of
Trypanosoma cruzi Chagas, 1909 is poorly known. It was carried out a study to investigate …
Trypanosoma cruzi Chagas, 1909 is poorly known. It was carried out a study to investigate …