Naming no names: Comments on the taxonomy of small piroplasmids in canids

Naming no names: Comments on the taxonomy of small piroplasmids in canids

Based on phylogenetic analyses, various taxonomic changes have recently been proposed for tick-transmitted small piroplasmids, including descriptions of new species. It is however essential that any such changes comply with the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. Unfortunately, this has n...

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Veröffentlicht in:Parasites & vectors 2016-05, Vol.9 (1), p.289-289, Article 289
1. Verfasser: Harris, D James
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Babesia - classification
Biological research
Biology, Experimental
Canidae
Foxes
Genetic aspects
Identification and classification
Letter to the Editor
Phylogeny
Plasmids
Zoology
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Zusammenfassung:Based on phylogenetic analyses, various taxonomic changes have recently been proposed for tick-transmitted small piroplasmids, including descriptions of new species. It is however essential that any such changes comply with the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. Unfortunately, this has not been the case, and some recently proposed names are therefore invalid. The use of informal clade names is necessary until formal valid descriptions are available.
ISSN:1756-3305
1756-3305
DOI:10.1186/s13071-016-1567-5