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Hepatocystis carpenteri

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Domain
  
Eukaryota

Class
  
Family
  
Scientific name
  
Hepatocystis carpenteri

Phylum
  
Order
  
Haemosporida

Genus
  
Hepatocystis

Rank
  
Species

Hepatocystis carpenteri is a species of the genus Hepatocystis.

Contents

Species in this genus are parasitic protozoa transmitted by flies of the genus Culicoides and infect mammals.

History

This species was described by Miltgen et al. in 1980.

Geographical distribution

This species is found in Gabon.

Description

The intrahepatic schizonts (maximum 900 by 450 micrometres or 0.035 by 0.018 inches) are larger than those of other species and the cyst wall has a spongy appearance which appears to be unique.

It must be distinguished from Hepatocystis epomophori and Hepatocystis brosseti.

Host record

This species infects the hammer-headed bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus).

References

Hepatocystis carpenteri Wikipedia


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