Trichomonas gypaetinii
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-43978-4_5076
Trichomonad species parasitizing in the oropharyngeal cavity of vultures (Neophron percnopterus and Aegypius monachus). This species looks like T. gallinae; however, genetic analyses showed deep differences. Symptoms of disease are low or absent.
Further Reading
- Martinez-Diaz RA et al (2015) Trichomonas gypaetinii n. sp., a new trichomonad from upper gastrointestinal tract of scavenging birds of prey. Parasitol Res 114:101–112PubMedCrossRefGoogle Scholar
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