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Klossia (alveolate)

Klossia is a genus of parasitic alveolates of the phylum Apicomplexa.

History
The genus was created by Schneider in 1875. ==Taxonomy==
Taxonomy
The type species is Klossia helicina Schneider, 1875 ==Description==
Description
These species are generally found in molluscs. Klossia alone among Coccidiidae has a distinct cell membrane. The gamonts are spherical. ==Host records==
Host records
K. aphodii - Aphodius contaminatus, Aphodius fimetariusK. eberthi - Sepia species • K. helicina - snail (Cepaea nemoralis) • K. pachyleparon - monitor lizard (Varanus nebulosus) ==References==
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