Plasmodium iguanae
Plasmodium iguanae is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.
| Plasmodium iguanae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Chromista |
| Superphylum: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemospororida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
| Species: | P. iguanae |
| Binomial name | |
| Plasmodium iguanae Telford, 1980 | |
Like all Plasmodium species P. iguanae has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are reptiles.
Description
The parasite was first described by Telford in 1980.[1]
Geographical occurrence
This species is found in Venezuela.
Clinical features and host pathology
The only known host species is the Green Iguana lizard Iguana iguana.
References
- Telford Jr., Sam R. (1980). "The saurian malarias of Venezuela: Plasmodium species from iguanid and teiid hosts". International Journal for Parasitology. 10 (5–6): 365–374. doi:10.1016/0020-7519(80)90037-5. PMID 7203781.
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