Trichomonas gallinae Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
What does T. gallinae feed upon?	Sugars, starch and glycogen in host cells		Link to Article
What is the most important wild host for T. gallinae?	Pigeons		Link to Article
How is disease transmitted to domestic fowl?	Contaminated water troughs		Link to Article
How many flagellae does T. gallinae have?	Four anterior flagella An important diagnostic feature is the lack of a free posterior flagellum		Link to Article