Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

A footworm in the door: Revising Onchocerca phylogeny with previously unknown cryptic species in wild North American ungulates

• Reference: Kulpa, M. R., E. Lefoulon, K. B. Beckmen, S. E. Allen, J. Malmberg, J. A. Crouse, D. P. Thompson, B. M. Benedict, D. A. Goldsmith, S. McCarthy, et al. 2025. A footworm in the door: Revising Onchocerca phylogeny with previously unknown cryptic species in wild North American ungulates. International Journal for Parasitology 55(1):59-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2024.10.006
• Audiences: Scientist
• Authors: Kimberlee Beth Beckmen, Bridgett M. Benedict, John A. Crouse, Matthew R. Kulpa, Daniel P. Thompson
• Keywords: Cervidae, Filarial nematodes, Molecular markers, Nearctic, Onchocercidae, Phylogenetic relationships, Parasite biodiversity, Vector-borne pathogens
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2024.10.006 (Offsite)
• Primary Authors: Matthew R. Kulpa
• Programs: Wildlife Health, Kenai Moose Research Center
• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Statewide
• Title: A footworm in the door: Revising Onchocerca phylogeny with previously unknown cryptic species in wild North American ungulates
• Topics: Parasites, Research
• Year: 2025

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