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PROTOZOA GENUS SUMMARY PAGE

Trichomonas:
· Protozoa species recognized within this genus
· Summary Information
· References

Species referenced within Wildpro
Protozoa Species specifically affecting Waterfowl
  • Trichomonas gallinae (B24)
Other Protozoa Species
  • Trichomonas phasioni(B24)
  • Trichomonas tenax(B24)
  • Trichomonas vaginalis(B24)

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Protozoa Genus Summary Information
Taxonomic Classification (Classification of protozoa is an evolving discipline. The information in Wildpro has been carefully referenced to the source material, as far as possible. Readers requiring further clarification should consult the source materials and more recent publications. Classification information in Wildpro will be altered when clear and scientifically endorsed new information regarding taxonomic divisions becomes available to us.

This section is currently predominantly used in Wildpro to link different data types and demonstrate inter-relationships. It does not contain detailed information on the protozoan genus itself.)
Notes Flagellated protozoan. Described as pear shaped, 12-20µm by 8-12µm, with nucleus, four anterior flagellae, backward-directed trailing flagellum, a pelta, clearly visible axostyle, and an undulating membrane (J6.26.w1).
Waterfowl Diseases Associated with this Genus Trichomoniasis (Flagellate Infection) (Trichomonas infection) Waterfowl Disease Summary
  • Protozoal disease of the upper respiratory and alimentary tracts.
  • More commonly known as a disease of the crop of pigeons.
Waterfowl in which the DISEASE has been recorded (NOT necessarily this specific organism)

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References

Primary References at the level of this taxa
B24 E J L Soulsby
Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals: Seventh Edition
B73 Eleanor Lawrence
Henderson's Dictionary of Biological Terms, 11th Edition
B79 Lynn Margulis and Karlene V Schwartz
Five Kingdoms - An Illustrated Guide to the Phyla of Life on Earth, 3rd Edition
B110 C. H. Gardiner, R. Fayer, J. P. Dubey
An Atlas of Protozoan Parasites in Animal Tissues

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