Revisiting the taxonomy of the Rattini tribe: a phylogeny-based delimitation of species boundaries

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rodents are recognized as hosts for at least 60 zoonotic diseases and may represent a serious threat for human health. In the context of global environmental changes and increasing mobility of humans and animals, contacts between pat...

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Main Authors: Waengsothorn Surachit, Cosson Jean-François, Herbreteau Vincent, Chaval Yannick, Pagès Marie, Hugot Jean-Pierre, Morand Serge, Michaux Johan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/10/184