Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 1971
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biology
Committee Chair
Glen W. Clark
Second Committee Member
Janet M. Lowe
Third Committee Member
Sheldon R. Johnson
Abstract
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 form of Eimeria. Because of the differences between the coccidian described in the present study and other known species, it is proposed that the new species be named Eimeria poinsettis.
Recommended Citation
Colwell, David A,, "Some Biological Aspects of Lizard Eimerians, with a description of Eimeria poinsettis N. SP. from Sceloporus poinsetti" (1971). All Master's Theses. 1601.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1601
Language
English