GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRIBUTION AND DIVERSITY OF PERKINSEA (ALVEOLATA) EXPLORED BY A META-ANALYSIS OF EDNA SURVEYS

Abstract Perkinsea constitutes a lineage within the Alveolata eukaryotic superphylum, mainly composed of parasitic organisms.Some described species represent significant ecological and economic threats due to their invasive ability and pathogenicity, which can lead to mortality events.However, the genetic diversity of these described species is jus

IntroductionDegenerative joint disease (DJD) occurs very commonly in cats and can be associated with pain.Almost 70% of cats with DJD-associated pain suffer the co-morbidity of chronic kidney disease (CKD).There are currently very limited treatment or management options.A greater understanding of the systems biology of DJD, DJD-associated pain, and