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|q1= What does ''T. gallinae'' feed upon?
 
|q1= What does ''T. gallinae'' feed upon?
 
|a1= Sugars, starch and glycogen in host cells
 
|a1= Sugars, starch and glycogen in host cells
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|q4=How many flagellae does ''T. gallinae'' have?
 
|q4=How many flagellae does ''T. gallinae'' have?
 
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*Five altogether
 
*Four anterior flagella
 
*Four anterior flagella
*An important diagnostic feature is the lack of a free posterior flagellum
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*One recurring flagellum or undulating membrane which lies on one side
 
|l4= Trichomonas gallinae#Introduction
 
|l4= Trichomonas gallinae#Introduction
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|q5=How does ''T. gallinae'' cause anaemia in its hosts?
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|a5=It binds to erythrocytes, ingesting/phagocytosing them, thus reducing red blood cell count.
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|l5= Trichomonas gallinae#Disease
 
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[[Category:Bacteria Flashcards]]
 
[[Category:Bacteria Flashcards]]
[[Category:CABI Flashcards]]
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Revision as of 19:43, 19 June 2011

Question Answer Article
What does T. gallinae feed upon? Link to Article
What is the most important wild host for T. gallinae? Link to Article
How is disease transmitted to domestic fowl? Link to Article
How many flagellae does T. gallinae have? Link to Article
How does T. gallinae cause anaemia in its hosts? Link to Article