First finding of Tyzzeria parvula (Kotlán, 1933) Klimeš, 1963 (Protozoa: Coccidiida) in Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis Bechstein, 1803) on Spitsbergen
O.V. Dolnik & M.J.J.E. Loonen
Abstract. This is the first finding of Tyzzeria sp. in Barnacle Geese, as well as the first documentation of Tyzzeria parasites on Spitsbergen. Since goslings were highly infected, it can be concluded that transmission of Tyzzeria parasites takes place on the arctic breeding grounds.
Zoosystematica Rossica, 2006, 15(2): 214 ▪ Published in print 2 March 2007
https://doi.org/10.31610/zsr/2006.15.2.214 ▪ Open full article 
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