Domain Eukaryota Class Aconoidasida Family Plasmodiidae Scientific name Hepatocystis hipposideri | Phylum Apicomplexa Order Haemosporida Genus Hepatocystis Rank Species | |
Hepatocystis hipposideri is a species of the genus Hepatocystis.
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Species in this genus are parasitic protozoa transmitted by flies of the genus Culicoides and infect mammals.
History
This species was described in 1966 by Manwell and Kuntz.
Geographical distribution
This species is found in Taiwan.
Description
The schizonts cause considerable enlargement (but not other changes) of the host cell and is often amoeboid. It usually has numerous fine pigment granules.
Host record
This species infects the large leafnosed bat (Hipposideros armiger terasensis).
References
Hepatocystis hipposideri Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA