Plasmodium capistrani
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Plasmodium capistrani is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.
Like all Plasmodium species P. capistrani has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are birds.
| Plasmodium capistrani | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Protista |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemosporida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
| Species: | P. capistrani |
| Binomial name | |
| Plasmodium capistrani |
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[edit] Description
The parasite was first described by Russell in 1932.[1]
[edit] Geographical occurrence
This species is found in the Philippines.
[edit] Clinical features and host pathology
The hosts for this parasite include the painted quail Excalfactoria lineata.
[edit] References
- ^ Russell PF (1932) Avian malaria studies, V. Plasmodium capistrani sp. nov., an avian malaria parasite in the Philippines. Philipp J. Sci. 48:269-289
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