| Date | 1889 |
| Author | Danilewski |
| Contribution | Described morphology and distribution of malarial parasites of birds. |
| Reference | Bruce-Chwatt |
| Notes | The malarial parasites of birds were to be be of crucial importance in the later demonstration by Ross of the mosquito transmission of malarial parasites. |
| Category | Miscellany |
| Pathogen Class | Protozoa |
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