Leucocytozoon sp. 6
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Leucocytozoon sp. 6 |
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Locality. – Malaysia: Fraser’s Hill , May 2003 .
Description and Remarks. – A total of four macrogametocytes were found in the blood films, some with the host nuclei disrupted. The macrogametocyte periphery ranges from 24 to 39, while the nuclei are 2.8–4.9 × 1.26–3.5. The host nucleus covers 84–86% of the macrogametocyte diameter, i.e. conforming with the Leu. majoris -like species, sensu Valkiunas [1997 (2005)].
Valkiunas, G. A. 1997 (2005). Bird Haemosporidia. Acta Zoologica Lituanica 3 - 5: 1 - 608 [Russian text, English summary]; English translation: 2005. Avian malaria parasites and other haemosporidia. CRC Press Boca Raton, Florida, 946 pp.
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