Fallisia siamense
Fallisia siamense is a parasite in the family Garniidae.
Fallisia siamense | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
Clade: | TSAR |
Clade: | SAR |
Clade: | 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]
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.
References
- Telford Jr., Sam R. (1986). "Fallisia parasites (Haemosporidia: Plasmodiidae) from the flying lizard, Draco maculatus (Agamidae) in Thailand". Journal of Parasitology. 72 (5): 766–769. JSTOR 3281471. PMID 3100759.
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