There Is Treasure Everywhere: Reductive Plastid Evolution in Apicomplexa in Light of Their Close Relatives

The phylum Apicomplexa (Alveolates) comprises a group of host-associated protists, predominately intracellular parasites, including devastating parasites like <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>, the causative agent of malaria. One of the more fascinating characteristics of Apicomplexa is their...

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Main Authors: Eric D. Salomaki, Martin Kolisko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/9/8/378