Geometric morphometric and molecular techniques for discriminating among three cryptic species of the Anopheles barbirostris complex (Diptera: Culicidae) in Thailand
Tanawat Chaiphongpachara, Tanasak Changbunjong, Sedthapong Laojun, Suchada Sumruayphol, Nantana Suwandittakul, Kewarin Kuntawong, Siripong Pimsuka
Abstract
. 74.29% total performance). Therefore, this study's results are guidelines for applying modern techniques to identify members within the Barbirostris complex, which are still difficult to distinguish by morphology-based identification and contribute to further appropriate malaria control.
Topics & Concepts
Species complexBiologyMorphometricsAnophelesDNA barcodingZoologyEvolutionary biologyPhylogenetic treeMalariaGeneticsGeneImmunologyMorphological variations and asymmetryAmphibian and Reptile BiologyEvolution and Paleontology Studies