Fallisia siamense
Fallisia siamense is a parasite in the family Garniidae.
| Fallisia siamense | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| (unranked): | Diaphoretickes |
| Kingdom: | Chromista |
| Subkingdom: | Harosa |
| Infrakingdom: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemospororida |
| Family: | Garniidae |
| Genus: | Fallisia |
| Species: | F. siamense |
| Binomial name | |
| Fallisia siamense Telford, 1986 | |
Description
The parasite was first described by Telford in 1986.[1]
The parasite infects thrombocytes. The schizonts produces 18-64 merozoites and are larger than the gametocytes. The gametocytes are normally oval in shape and have a prominent nucleus. The nucleus is elongate in the macrogametocytes and triangular in the microgametocytes.
Geographical occurrence
This species is found in Thailand.
Vectors
Not known.
Clinical features and host pathology
The only known host for this species is the flying lizard Draco maculatus.
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References
- Telford SR Jr. (1986) Fallisia parasites (Haemosporidia: Plasmodiidae) from the flying lizard, Draco maculatus (Agamidae) in Thailand. J Parasitol. 72(5):766-9
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