Biguetiella
| Biguetiella | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| (unranked): | Sar |
| (unranked): | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemosporida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Biguetiella |
| Species | |
|
Biguetiella minuta | |
Biguetiella is a genus of parasitic protozoa belonging to the phylum Apicomplexia.
The type species of this genus is Biguetiella minuta.
Description
The genus was described by Landau et al. in 1984.[1]
Biguetiella has small intra-hepatocytic schizonts (< 15 micrometres).
Host range
The only known host of these parasites is the intermediate roundleaf bat (Hipposideros larvatus).
Geographical location
These parasites are found in Thailand.
References
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