Dorisiella
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| Genus: | Dorisiella Ray, 1930
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Dorisiella is a genus of parasitic protozoa belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. This genus was created in 1930 by Ray.[1]
Taxonomy
Currently there is only one species recognised in this genus.
Life cycle
This species infects the gasterointestinal tract of polychaete worms. It is not known if it has any other host.
The parasite infects the cells of the gut wall. The oocysts have thin membrane like walls. Each sporocyst gives rise to 8 sporozoites
Host records
Malacoceros fuliginosus. This worm of the family Spionidae was previously known as Scolelepis fuliginosa. This name is now recognised as a junior synonym.
References
- ^ Ray HN (1930) Studies on some sporozoa in polychaete worms. II. Dorisiella scolelepidis, n. gen., n. sp. Parasitology 22: 471-480