Leucocytozoon Life
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> Haemosporida
Haemosporidian blood parasites of vertebrates, especially
birds. Vectors are simuliid and Culicoides flies.
Species in southern Africa
(Still under development.)
Leucocytozoon macleani
Blood parasite of birds in the family Phasianidae, including chickens,
spurfowls and francolins. |
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Leucocytozoon peaolopesi
Blood parasite of birds in the family Phasianidae, including spurfowls and
francolins. |
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