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The Journal of DNA Mapping, Sequencing, and Analysis
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Research Article

Wolbachia infection and mitochondrial diversity in the canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)

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Pages 227-233 | Received 13 Aug 2010, Accepted 17 Oct 2010, Published online: 20 Dec 2010

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