Occurrence of five distinct clades of mermithid nematodes (Nematoda: Mermithidae) infecting black fly larvae (Diptera: Simuliidae) in tropical streams in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Lourdes, Emmanuel Yogan, Low, Van Lun, Izwan-Anas, Noor, Dawood, Mahadimenakbar M., Sofian-Azirun, Mohd, Takaoka, Hiroyuki, Ya'cob, Zubaidah
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2023
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QR Microbiology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/38764/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Mermithids are the most common parasites of black flies and are associated with host feminization and sterili-zation in infected hosts. However, information on the species / lineage of black fly mermithids in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia requires further elucidation. In this study, mermithids...