Bioccala

Bioccala
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
(unranked): Alveolata
Phylum: Apicomplexa
Class: Aconoidasida
Order: Haemosporida
Family: Plasmodiidae
Genus: Bioccala

Bioccala is a genus of parasitic protozoa belonging to the phylum Apicomplexia.

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Description

This subgenus was raised to genus status by Landau et al. in 1984.[1]

Life cycle

Host range

The only known host of these parasites is the intermediate roundleaf bat (Hipposideros larvatus).

Geographical location

These parasites are found in Thailand.

Pathology and effects on the host

References

  1. ^ Landau I., Baccam D., Ratanaworabhan N., Yenbutra S., Boulard Y., Chabaud A.G. (1984) New Haemoproteidae parasites of Chiroptera in Thailand. Ann. Parasitol. Hum. Comp. 59(5):437-447