Dirofilaria immitis
Taxonomy ID 6287
The nematode Dirofilaria immitis, or dog heartworm, is an important parasite of dogs and cats that is often fatal if left untreated. Transmitted by mosquitoes in warmer climatic zones, it is spreading across southern Europe and the Americas at an alarming pace.
Genome Projects
There are 2 genome projects for Dirofilaria immitis:
- PRJEB1797: University of Edinburgh
- PRJNA723804: (Strain North_Portugal)
