We work to better understand parasites and parasitism, and to use them to enhance general ecological, evolutionary, and behavioral science.
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Phylogenetics, Systematics and Biogeography
Phylogenetics, systematics, and biogeography deal with the identifying, classifying, and understanding the relationships among organisms, including their geographical extent. Methods range from physical examination of specimens to a variety of genetic analyses.
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Biology News
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