Species Tetratrichomonas gallinarum (Martin & Robertson, 1911)

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• Trichomonas gallinarum Martin, C.H. & Robertson, M. 1911. Further observations on the caecal parasites of fowls, with some reference to the rectal fauna of other vertebrates. Part 1. Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science 57: 53-81, pls x-xiv [66].

Generic Combinations

• Tetratrichomonas gallinarum (Martin & Robertson, 1911). —
  Honigberg, B.M. 1963. Evolutionary and systematic relationships in the flagellate order Trichomonadida Kirby. Journal of Protozoology 10: 20-63

Distribution

IBRA and IMCRA regions

IBRA

Australian Alps (AA), Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), New England Tablelands (NET), NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ), Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Ecological Descriptors

Symbiotic (host(s): Gallus gallus Linnaeus, 1758 [PHASIANIDAE] Domestic Chicken (intestines)).

Associated Fauna References

Callow, L.L. 1984. Animal Health in Australia. Volume 5. Protozoal and Rickettsial Diseases. Canberra : Aust. Govt. Publ. Service. (Gallus gallus)

Morrow, C. 1986. Poultry parasites. pp. 663-700 in Poultry Health. Post-Graduate Committee in Veterinary Science: University of Sydney. (Gallus gallus)

Seddon, H.R. 1952. Diseases of domestic animals in Australia. Part 4. Protozoan and viral diseases. Canberra : Commonwealth of Australia Department of Health, Service Publication (Division of Veterinary Hygeine) Vol. No. 8. (Gallus gallus)

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