Carinamoeba is a subgenus of the genus Plasmodium - all of which are parastic protozoa. The subgenus was created in 1966 by Garnham. [1] Species in this subgenus infect reptiles.
| Plasmodium | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Chromalveolata |
| Superphylum: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemosporida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
The original criterion for inclusion in this genus was the presence of small schizonts giving rise to 8 or less merozoites. The criteria were subsequently revised by Telford in 1988. [2]
Species in the subgenus Carinamoeba have the following characteristics:
Small schizonts giving rise to 8 or less merozoites
The gametocytes like the schizonts are small.
Plasmodium basilisci
Plasmodium clelandi
Plasmodium lygosomae
Plasmodium mabuiae
Plasmodium minasense
Plasmodium pifanoi
Plasmodium rhadinurum
Plasmodium volans
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