Phylogeny of the anaerobic ciliate genus Sonderia (Protista: Ciliophora: Plagiopylea), including the description of three novel species and a brief revision of the genus

Li, Ran; Zhuang, Wenbao; Feng, Xiaochen; Al‐Farraj, Saleh A.; Warren, Alan; Hu, Xiaozhong

doi:10.1007/s42995-022-00142-1

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“…7.1.0 [ 65 , 66 ], and then aligned by BioEdit ver. 7.0.9.0 [ 67 , 68 ] and BLAST ( https://blast.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Blast.cgi ) to verify accuracy.…”

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Molecular characterization and zoonotic potential of Entamoeba spp., Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Blastocystis from captive wild animals in northwest China

Wang,

Zeng,

et al. 2024

BMC Vet Res

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Background Parasites Entamoeba spp., Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Blastocystis are prevalent pathogens causing gastrointestinal illnesses in animals and humans. Consequently, researches on their occurrence, distribution and hosts are crucial for the well-being of both animals and humans. Due to the confined spaces and frequent interaction between animals and humans, animal sanctuaries have emerged as potential reservoirs for these parasites. In this study, the wildlife sanctuary near the Huang Gorge of the Qinling Mountains in northwest China is chosen as an ideal site for parasite distribution research, considering its expansive stocking area and high biodiversity. Results We collected 191 fecal specimens from 37 distinct wildlife species and extracted genomic DNA. We identified these three parasites by amplifying specific gene regions and analyzed their characteristics and evolutionary relationships. All the parasites exhibited a high overall infection rate, reaching 90.05%. Among them, seven Entamoeba species were identified, accounting for a prevalence of 54.97%, with the highest infection observed in Entamoeba bovis. In total, 11 Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes were discovered, representing a prevalence of 35.08%, including three genotypes of human-pathogenic Group 1 and two novel genotypes (SXWZ and SXLG). Additionally, 13 Blastocystis subtypes were detected, showing a prevalence of 74.87% and encompassing eight zoonotic subtypes. All of the above suggests significant possibilities of parasite transmission between animals and humans. Conclusions This study investigated the occurrence and prevalence of three intestinal parasites, enhancing our understanding of their genetic diversity and host ranges in northwest China. Furthermore, the distribution of these parasites implies significant potential of zoonotic transmission, underscoring the imperative for ongoing surveillance and implementation of control measures. These efforts are essential to mitigate the risk of zoonotic disease outbreaks originating from wildlife sanctuary.

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“…7.1.0 [ 65 , 66 ], and then aligned by BioEdit ver. 7.0.9.0 [ 67 , 68 ] and BLAST ( https://blast.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Blast.cgi ) to verify accuracy.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Subsequently, each dataset was aligned and edited using BioEdit ver. 7.0.9.0 [ 67 , 68 ], resulting in alignments with lengths of 650 bp ( Entamoeba spp. ), 617 bp ( Blastocystis ), and 414 bp ( Enterocytozoon bieneusi ), respectively.…”

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confidence: 99%

Molecular characterization and zoonotic potential of Entamoeba spp., Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Blastocystis from captive wild animals in northwest China

Wang,

Zeng,

et al. 2024

BMC Vet Res

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“…The relevant parameters of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) experiments were according to Jiang et al ( 2022 ). The PCR products were sequenced bidirectionally by Tsingke Biological Technology Company (Qingdao, China) (Li et al 2022 ). Seqman V. 7.1.0 was used to assemble the contigs (DNAStar).…”

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“…Many protists have made important contributions as model organisms in foundational biological research, such as the ciliate Tetrahymena thermophila (Ekanem et al 2004 ; Xiong et al 2012 ). Ciliophora is a monophyletic lineage of protists, and its members exhibit extremely high morphological and genetic diversity (Dragesco 1960 ; Hu et al 2019 ; Kahl 1930 ; Li et al 2022 ; Ma et al 2022 ; Song et al 2009 ; Wang et al 2022a , b ).…”

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Morphological and molecular examination of the ciliate family Lagynusidae (Protista, Ciliophora, Prostomatea) with descriptions of two new genera and two new species from China

Jiang

Wang

Al‐Farraj

et al. 2023

Mar Life Sci Technol

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Ciliates in the class Prostomatea play an important role in the global microbial loop due to their significant abundances and broad feeding strategies at the foundation of food webs. Despite their importance in ecosystems, the taxonomy and systematics of this group of ciliates has long been poorly understood, with this being especially true for members of the family Lagynusidae. Here we examine four lagynusids collected from sandy beaches in China, using silver-staining and 18S rRNA gene sequencing techniques. These investigations revealed two new genera and two new species and provided details for two little known forms: Penardella marina gen. nov., sp. nov., Apolagynus cucumis (as reported by Penard. Études sur les infusoires d’eau douce. Georg and Cie, Genève, 1922) gen. nov., comb. nov., Lagynus minutus sp. nov., and Lagynus elegans (Engelmann in Z Wiss Zool 11:347–393, 1862) Quennerstedt (Acta Univ Lund 4:1–48, 1867). Penardella gen. nov. can be morphologically distinguished by having more than three dikinetidal perioral kineties. Apolagynus gen. nov. differs from the closely related genus Lagynus in the absence of a conspicuous neck-like region. The ciliature of Apolagynus cucumis is revealed here for the first time, which demonstrates the classification of this species within Lagynusidae. Furthermore, Apolagynus binucleatus (Jiang et al., 2021) comb. nov. is established according to the new finding. The results of our phylogenetic analyses based on the 18S rRNA gene support the establishment of two new genera and indicate that Lagynusidae is monophyletic, which further strengthens its valid taxonomic status.

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First redescription and molecular phylogeny of Trimyema claviforme Kahl, 1933 with the description of a Chinese population of Plagiopyla nasuta Stein, 1860 (Ciliophora, Plagiopylea)

Zhuang

Feng

et al. 2023

European Journal of Protistology

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Phylogeny of the anaerobic ciliate genus Sonderia (Protista: Ciliophora: Plagiopylea), including the description of three novel species and a brief revision of the genus

Cited by 13 publications

References 48 publications

Molecular characterization and zoonotic potential of Entamoeba spp., Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Blastocystis from captive wild animals in northwest China

Molecular characterization and zoonotic potential of Entamoeba spp., Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Blastocystis from captive wild animals in northwest China

Morphological and molecular examination of the ciliate family Lagynusidae (Protista, Ciliophora, Prostomatea) with descriptions of two new genera and two new species from China

First redescription and molecular phylogeny of Trimyema claviforme Kahl, 1933 with the description of a Chinese population of Plagiopyla nasuta Stein, 1860 (Ciliophora, Plagiopylea)

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