The status of Plasmodium corradettii Laird, 1998 (Haemosporida: Plasmodiidae): a malarial parasite of birds

The type-material of Plasmodium corrcadettii Laird, 1998, a malarial parasite of birds, has been examined and compared with the original description. It is concluded that the validity of P. corradettii as a distinct species is questionable and is herein declared to be a nomen dubium.

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Published in:Systematic parasitology 2000-02, Vol.45 (2), p.141-143
Main Authors: Valkiunas, G, Peirce, M A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Aves
Birds
Malaria
Malaria, Avian - parasitology
Plasmodium - classification
Plasmodium - growth & development
Plasmodium - isolation & purification
Plasmodium corradettii
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Summary:The type-material of Plasmodium corrcadettii Laird, 1998, a malarial parasite of birds, has been examined and compared with the original description. It is concluded that the validity of P. corradettii as a distinct species is questionable and is herein declared to be a nomen dubium.
ISSN:0165-5752
1573-5192
DOI:10.1023/A:1006271710771