Domain Eukaryota Subclass Coccidiasina Scientific name Besnoitia Rank Genus | Subfamily Toxoplasmatinae Higher classification Toxoplasmatinae | |
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Similar Besnoitia besnoiti, Hammondia, Apicomplexa, Sarcocystidae, Coccidia | ||
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Besnoitia is a genus of Apicomplexan parasites.
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Life cycle
The life cycle of many of the species in this genus are not known. The life cycle may be complex with various intermediate hosts and vectors including Stomoxys and Tabanidae.
Pathology and effects on the host
Infection with these parasites causes pedunculated lesions in the skin, nasal cavity and larynx of domestic animals. The lesions consist of exophytic nodules protruding from mucosal surfaces.
References
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