This apicomplexan species infects the erythrocytes of green frogs (e.g., Rana clamitans) and is transmitted by Culex territans mosquitoes, which are widespread through North America and Europe feeding preferably on frogs, but also on snakes.
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Ferguson LV et al (2013) Influence of Hepatozoon parasites on host-seeking and host-choice behaviour of the mosquitoes Culex territans and Culex pipiens. Int J Parasitol: Parasite Wildl 2:69–76
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Mehlhorn, H. (2015). Hepatozoon clamatae . In: Mehlhorn, H. (eds) Encyclopedia of Parasitology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27769-6_4987-1
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