Biguetiella
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| Biguetiella | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| (unranked): | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemosporida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Biguetiella |
| Species | |
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Biguetiella minuta | |
Biguetiella is a genus of parasitic protozoa belonging to the phylum Apicomplexia.
The type species of this genus is Biguetiella minuta.
Description
The genus was described by Landau et al. in 1984.[1]
Biguetiella has small intra-hepatocytic schizonts (< 15 micrometres).
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
- ↑ 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
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