Klossia | |
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Klossia razorbacki | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
Clade: | SAR |
Clade: | Alveolata |
Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
Class: | Conoidasida |
Order: | Eucoccidiorida |
Suborder: | Adeleorina |
Family: | Adeleidae |
Genus: |
Klossia Schneider 1875 |
Species | |
Klossia aphodii |
Klossia is a genus of parasitic alveolates of the phylum Apicomplexa.
The genus was created by Schneider in 1875.
The type species is Klossia helicina Schneider, 1875
These species are generally found in molluscs.
Klossia alone among Coccidiidae has a distinct cell membrane.
The gamonts are spherical.