Journal article
Interbreeding, monophyly and the genetic yardstick: Species concepts in parasites
Parasitology Today, Vol.8(6), pp.208-211
1992
Abstract
The biological species concept defines species on the criterion of interbreeding. This may not be applicable to many parasites that are capable of self-fertilization and asexual reproduction. In this review, Alan Lymbery explores alternative concepts that may be applied to recognize species in such groups, using the cestode genus Echinococcus as an example. Two conclusions can be drawn. First, that the applicability of the biological species concept should not be dismissed without some knowledge of the frequency of interbreeding in natural populations. Second, that where interbreeding is absent or rare, species should be delimited on the basis of both monophyletic origin and genetic distinctness.
Details
- Title
- Interbreeding, monophyly and the genetic yardstick: Species concepts in parasites
- Authors/Creators
- A. Lymbery (Author/Creator) - Division of Animal Production, Department of Agriculture, Baronhay Court, South Perch, WA 6151, Australia.
- Publication Details
- Parasitology Today, Vol.8(6), pp.208-211
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Identifiers
- 991005539999907891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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