Plasmodium heischi
Plasmodium heischi is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium subgenus Sauramoeba. As in all Plasmodium species P. heischi, has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are reptiles.
| Plasmodium heischi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| (unranked): | Diaphoretickes |
| Kingdom: | Chromista |
| Subkingdom: | Harosa |
| Infrakingdom: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemospororida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
| Species: | P. heischi |
| Binomial name | |
| Plasmodium heischi Garnham and Telford, 1984 | |
Taxonomy
The parasite was first described by Garnham and Telford in 1984.[1]
Description
The schizonts produce up to 65 nuclei and cause host cell hypertrophy and distortion.
The gametocytes are spindle-shaped. The female gametocyte often has a subterminal nucleus.
Distribution
This species was described in Kenya.
Hosts
The only host for this species are the skinks Mabuya striata.
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References
- Garnham P.C. and Telford S.R. Jr. (1984) A new malaria parasite Plasmodium (Sauramoeba) heischi in skinks (Mabuya striata) from Nairobi, with a brief discussion of the distribution of malaria parasites in the family Scincidae.
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