Plasmodium vastator
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Plasmodium vastator is a species of apicomplexan parasite in the family Plasmodiidae. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are reptiles.
Description
The parasite was first described by Telford in 1995.[1] The schizonts give rise to 4 - 8 merozoites. The gametocytes are elongated.
Distribution
This species occurs in the Philippines.
Hosts
This species infects the agamid lizard Draco volans.
References
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- ↑ Telford S.R.(1995) Plasmodium spp. (Apicomplexia: Plasmodiae) of the flying lizard Draco volans (Agamidae) Syst. Parasitol. 31 (1) 53-60
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