Domain Eukaryota | Order Haemosporida Genus Hepatocystis Rank Species | |
Hepatocystis bainae is a species of the genus Hepatocystis.
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Species in this genus are parasitic uncellular eukaryotes transmitted by flies of the genus Culicoides and infect mammals.
History
This species was described in 1977 by Mialhe and Landau.
Geographical distribution
This species is found in Malaysia.
Description
The hepatic schizonts are small and the colloid is repartitioned. It is most similar morphologically to Hepatocystis rodhaini.
Host record
This species infects Cantor's roundleaf bat (Hipposideros galeritus).
References
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