Aikinetocystidae
| Aikinetocystidae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Chromalveolata |
| Superphylum: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa Levine 1970 |
| Class: | Conoidasida Levine 1988 |
| Subclass: | Gregarinasina Dufour 1828 |
| Order: | Eugregarinorida Grassé & Schrével 1953 |
| Suborder: | Aseptatorina Chakravarty 1960 |
| Family: | Aikinetocystidae |
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Aikinetocystis | |
The Aikinetocystidae are a family of parasitic protozoa in the phylum Apicomplexa. The species in this family infect oligochetes.
Taxonomy
This family was created in 1930 by Bhatia. Two genera are recognised in this family - Aikinetocystis and Nellocystis.
Description
The species in this family infect the coelom of oligochetes. They are spread by the oral-faecal route. The trophozoite is aseptate. The gamont is sac-like and extends at one end into two branches which divide dichotomously, forming eight to 16 secondary branches bearing groups of suckers. The oocyts are biconical (fusiform).
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