| Leptoconops nosopheris sp. n. (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) and Paleotrypanosoma burmanicus gen. n., sp. n. (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae), a biting midge--trypanosome vector association from the Early Cretaceous. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18797760 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Leptoconops nosopheris sp. n. (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) is described from a blood-filled female biting midge in Early Cretaceous Burmese amber. The new species is characterized by a very elongate terminal flagellomere, elongate cerci, and an indistinct spur on the metatibia. This biting midge contained digenetic trypanosomes (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae) in its alimentary tract and salivary glands. These trypanosomes are described as Paleotrypanosoma burmanicus gen. n., sp. n., which represents the first fossil record of a Trypanosoma generic lineage. |
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Authors:
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George Poinar Jr |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz Volume: 103 ISSN: 1678-8060 ISO Abbreviation: Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-17 Completed Date: 2008-11-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502619 Medline TA: Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz Country: Brazil |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 468-71 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Zoology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA. poinarg@science.oregonstate.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Amber Animals Ceratopogonidae / anatomy & histology, classification, parasitology* Female Fossils Insect Vectors / anatomy & histology, classification, parasitology* Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Trypanosomatina / isolation & purification* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Amber |
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