Fallisia siamense

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Fallisia siamense
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Clade: Diaphoretickes
Clade: SAR
Clade: Alveolata
Phylum: Apicomplexa
Class: Aconoidasida
Order: Haemospororida
Family: Garniidae
Genus: Fallisia
Species:
F. siamense
Binomial name
Fallisia siamense
Telford, 1986

Fallisia siamense is a parasite in the family Garniidae.

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

  1. ^ 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.