Untangling the phylogeny and evolution of Pentastomida, parasites of vertebrates
Public support
Provider
Czech Science Foundation
Programme
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Call for proposals
SGA0202600006
Main participants
Univerzita Hradec Králové / Přírodovědecká fakulta
Contest type
VS - Public tender
Contract ID
26-23386N
Alternative language
Project name in Czech
Untangling the phylogeny and evolution of Pentastomida, parasites of vertebrates
Annotation in Czech
This project offers new insights into arthropod phylogeny and evolution of parasites by deepening our understanding of evolution in Pentastomida. Pentastomids are little studied parasites with arthropod origin and unique life style infecting vertebrates such as snakes, crocodiles, dogs, but also humans. However, we see a discrepancy between fossil record and molecular phylogenetic analysis. Proposed timed phylogenetic tree including Pentastomida will shed light on arthropod early evolution and origin of parasitism in the crustacean lineage. Adaptation to parasitism will be explored through comparative genomics and analysis of host switches with the help of new genomic resources and species distribution database (pentastomiDB), which would also provide information for molecular diagnostics and epidemiology of infections. Together, investigation of pentastomid parasites will significantly improve our understanding of parasitic life strategies and evolution of Arthropoda.
Scientific branches
R&D category
ZV - Basic research
OECD FORD - main branch
10602 - Biology (theoretical, mathematical, thermal, cryobiology, biological rhythm), Evolutionary biology
OECD FORD - secondary branch
30310 - Parasitology
OECD FORD - another secondary branch
10613 - Zoology
CEP - equivalent branches <br>(according to the <a href="http://www.vyzkum.cz/storage/att/E6EF7938F0E854BAE520AC119FB22E8D/Prevodnik_oboru_Frascati.pdf">converter</a>)
EA - Morphology and cytology<br>EG - Zoology<br>FP - Other medical fields
Solution timeline
Realization period - beginning
Jan 1, 2026
Realization period - end
Dec 31, 2028
Project status
Z - Beginning multi-year project
Latest support payment
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Data delivery to CEP
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data delivery code
CEP26-GA0-GY-R
Data delivery date
Apr 30, 2026
Finance
Total approved costs
2,213 thou. CZK
Public financial support
2,213 thou. CZK
Other public sources
0 thou. CZK
Non public and foreign sources
0 thou. CZK