Journal article
Molecular characterization of species of Cloacina (Strongyloidea: Cloacininae) from the common wallaroo, Macropus robustus (Marsupialia: Macropodidae) in Australia
Mary A Shuttleworth, Ian Beveridge, Anson V Koehler, Robin B Gasser, Abdul Jabbar
INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION | ELSEVIER | Published : 2016
Abstract
This study examined genetic variation within and among species of Cloacina found in the common wallaroo (Macropus robustus) collected at different localities from mainland Australia, and evaluated geographical distance as a potential driver for genetic variation. The first and second internal transcribed spacers (ITS-1 and ITS-2=ITS) of nuclear ribosomal DNA were used to characterize individuals of 17 morphospecies of Cloacina that parasitize Macropus robustus and its sub-species. Results revealed intraspecific variation in ITS within some morphospecies of Cloacina. Phylogenetic analyses showed little correlation between host speciation patterns and geographical location for the majority of ..
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We wish to thank numerous colleagues including R. H. Andrews, I. K. Barker, A. J. Doube, P. M. Johnson, S. Middleton, M. G. O'Callaghan, P. J. A. Presidente, L. R. Smales, R. Speare and D. M. Spratt for help in collecting specimens. Collecting was supported financially by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS). Specimens were collected under the following state-issued permits: Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service (T00436, T1131), the Wildlife Service and the South Australian Department of Environment and Heritage (EO7358), the Northern Territory Department of Primary Industry (15747) and the Western Australian Department of the Environment and Conservation (SF007407).