Article
New Approaches to Systematics of Trypanosomatidae: Criteria for Taxonomic (Re)description
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VOT`YPKA, Jan; et al. New Approaches to Systematics of Trypanosomatidae: Criteria for Taxonomic (Re)description. Trends in Parasitology, v.31, n.10, p.460-469, Oct. 2015.
1471-4922
10.1016/j.pt.2015.06.015
1471-5007
Autor
Votýpka, Jan
Levy, Claudia D`Avila
Grellier, Philippe
Maslov, Dmitri A.
Lukes, Julius
Yurchenko, Vyacheslav
Resumen
While dixenous trypanosomatids represent one of the most dangerous pathogens
for humans and domestic animals, their monoxenous relatives have frequently
become model organisms for studies of diversity of parasitic protists
and host–parasite associations. Yet, the classification of the family Trypanosomatidae
is not finalized and often confusing. Here we attempt to make a
blueprint for future studies in this field. We would like to elicit a discussion about
an updated procedure, as traditional taxonomy was not primarily designed to be
used for protists, nor can molecular phylogenetics solve all the problems alone.
The current status, specific cases, and examples of generalized solutions are
presented under conditions where practicality is openly favored over rigid
taxonomic codes or blind phylogenetic approach.