Plasmodium morulum
Plasmodium morulum is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.
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Like all Plasmodium species P. morulum has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are reptiles.
Description
This species was first described by Telford in 2007.[1]
Geographical occurrence
This species is found in Panama.
Vectors
Not known.
Clinical features and host pathology
This species infects the lizard Mabuya mabouya.
References
- Telford Jr., Sam R. (1970). "Saurian Malarial Parasites in Eastern Panama". The Journal of Protozoology. 17 (4): 566–574. doi:10.1111/j.1550-7408.1970.tb04730.x.
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