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A revised key to the avian subgenera ofPlasmodium Marchiafava & Celli, 1885 (Apicomplexa)

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Abstract

A revised key to avian subgenera ofPlasmodium is presented following the transfer to this genus of the subgenusPlasmodioides Gabaldon, Ulloa & Zerpa, 1985 fromFallisia, a recognised synonym ofPlasmodium.

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  1. 16 Westmorland Close, Woosehill, RG41 3AZ, Wokingham, Berks., UK

    M. A. Peirce

  2. International Reference Centre for Avian Haematozoa and Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, A1B 3X9, St John's, Newfoundland, Canada

    G. F. Bennett

  3. Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, A1B 3X9, St John's, Newfoundland, Canada

    G. F. Bennett

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Peirce, M.A., Bennett, G.F. A revised key to the avian subgenera ofPlasmodium Marchiafava & Celli, 1885 (Apicomplexa). Syst Parasitol 33, 31–32 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01526632

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