Klossia (alveolate)

Klossia is a genus of parasitic alveolates of the phylum Apicomplexa.

History
The genus was created by Schneider in 1875.

Taxonomy
The type species is Klossia helicina Schneider, 1875

Description
These species are generally found in molluscs.

Klossia alone among Coccidiidae has a distinct cell membrane.

The gamonts are spherical.

Host records

 * K. aphodii - Aphodius contaminatus, ''Aphodius fimetarius
 * K. eberthi - Sepia species
 * K. helicina - snail (Cepaea nemoralis)
 * K. pachyleparon - monitor lizard (Varanus nebulosus)