Sauramoeba
Sauramoeba is a subgenus of the genus Plasmodium - all of which are parasitic protozoa. The subgenus was created in 1966 by Garnham.[1] Species in this subgenus infect reptiles.
| Plasmodium | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| (unranked): | Sar |
| Superphylum: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemosporida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
Diagnostic features
The original criterion for inclusion in this genus was the presence of large schizonts giving rise to 12 or more merozoites. The criteria were subsequently revised by Telford in 1988.[2] The type species of this subgenus is Plasmodium diploglossi.
Species in the subgenus Sauramoeba have the following characteristics:
Large schizonts giving rise to 12 or more merozoites
The gametocytes like the schizonts are large.
Species in this subgenus
Plasmodium achiotense
Plasmodium adunyinkai
Plasmodium aeuminatum
Plasmodium agamae
Plasmodium beltrani
Plasmodium brumpti
Plasmodium cnemidophori
Plasmodium diploglossi
Plasmodium giganteum
Plasmodium guyannense
Plasmodium heischi
Plasmodium josephinae
Plasmodium kentropyxi
Plasmodium marginatum
Plasmodium pelaezi
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