Trichinella spiralis has historically been deemed “the pig parasite” owing to its initial
classification within a monospecific genus. However, in recent years, the genus has …

In recent decades, great strides have been made using various kinds of data including
molecular sequences to clarify the phylogenetic relationships of nematodes. Although SSU …

Trichinellosis is a globally important food-borne parasitic disease of humans caused by
roundworms of the Trichinella complex. Extensive biological diversity is reflected in …

Understanding parasite diversity and distribution is essential in managing the potential
impact of parasitic diseases in animals and people. Imperfect diagnostic methods, however …

Notwithstanding the initial claims of general conservation, mitochondrial genomes are a
largely heterogeneous set of organellar chromosomes which displays a bewildering …

Background The whipworms Trichuris trichiura and Trichuris suis are two parasitic
nematodes of humans and pigs, respectively. Although whipworms in human and non …

Abstract Background Amphipods (Crustacea) of Lake Baikal are a very numerous and
diverse group of invertebrates generally believed to have originated by adaptive radiation …

Background Mitochondrial genomes provide useful genetic markers for systematic and
population genetic studies of parasitic helminths. Although many such genome sequences …

Nematodes belonging to the Trichuris genus are prevalent soil-transmitted helminths with a
worldwide distribution in mammals, while humans are mainly affected in areas with …

Abstract Background Whipworms (Nematoda: Trichuridae), among the most common soil-
transmitted helminths (STHs), can cause the socioeconomically important disease …