Klossia (alveolate)
# 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)
