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Some Biological Aspects Of Lizard Eimerians, With A Description Of Eimeria Poinsettis N. Sp. From Sceloporus Poinsetti, David A, Colwell
Some Biological Aspects Of Lizard Eimerians, With A Description Of Eimeria Poinsettis N. Sp. From Sceloporus Poinsetti, David A, Colwell
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A previously described eimerian, Eimeria sceloporis, from the northwestern fence lizard, Sceloporus occidentalis occidentalis, was observed for oocyst production, incidence and intensity of infection in both juvenile and adult lizards. In order to test the species specificity of Eimeria ahtanumensis, an attempted transmission was made to Sceloporus poinsetti, Sceloporus jarrovi, Sceloporus undulatus and Sceloporus occidentalis. During the winter of 1970-1971 fecal samples were collected from Sceloporus poinsetti to determine possible coccidial infections. The lizards were collected in September of 1970 in Hidulgo County, New Mexico and the ensuing investigation showed that nine of the thirteen adults were passing an intestinal …