Publications by authors named "Diego Fredes"
Front Vet Sci
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study focuses on the genetic diversity of a common tapeworm that infects cats and rodents, specifically researching its presence in the Americas, where little is known about it.
- Using DNA barcoding, researchers analyzed samples from invasive black rats and a small native felid, revealing only two haplotypes, indicating low genetic variability.
- The results suggest a connection to the tapeworm's arrival in the Americas during Spanish colonization, highlighting its relationships to populations from other regions and offering new insights into its biogeography and evolutionary history.
