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The common flagellate of the human mouth, Trichomonas tenax (O.F.M.): its discovery and its nomenclature

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

Clifford Dobell
Clifford Dobell
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National Institute for Medical Research, London, N.W. 3
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Uncertainty and disagreement still exist among protozoologists regarding the proper name of the trichomonad flagellate which is commonly found in the human mouth and generally called “Trichomonas buccalis”. The nomenclature of this organism undoubtedly presents several awkward problems; but I believe all of them can be solved simply and satisfactorily if we merely read aright the description recorded by its discoverer, and consequently recognize the validity of his original specific name.

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Parasitology , Volume 31 , Issue 1 , April 1939 , pp. 138 - 146
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1939

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