Multiplex PCR Approach for Species Detection and Differentiation within the Genus Spirostomum (Ciliophora, Heterotrichea)

Protist

Volumn 158, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 139-145

  Schmidt, Stephanie L ^a   Treuner, Theresa ^a   Schlegel, Martin ^a   Bernhard, Detlef ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEIPZIG   (Germany)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CILIOPHORA; HETEROTRICHEA; SPIROSTOMUM;

EID: 33947496069     PISSN: 14344610     EISSN: 16180941     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.protis.2006.11.005     Document Type: Article

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