Plasmodium lepidoptiformis
Plasmodium lepidoptiformis is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.[1]
| Plasmodium lepidoptiformis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Chromista |
| Subkingdom: | Harosa |
| Infrakingdom: | Halvaria |
| Superphylum: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemospororida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
| Species: | P. lepidoptiformis |
| Binomial name | |
| Plasmodium lepidoptiformis Telford and Telford, 2003 | |
Like all Plasmodium species P. lepidoptiformis has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are lizards.
Description
This species was described by Telford and Telford in 2003.
Distribution
It is found in Venezuela.
Hosts
The only known vertebrate host is the lizard Kentropyx calcarata
References
- Telford Jr., Sam R.; Telford III, Sam R. (2003). "Rediscovery and redescription of Plasmodium pifanoi and description of two additional Plasmodium parasites of Venezuelan lizards". Journal of Parasitology. 89 (2): 362–368. doi:10.1645/0022-3395(2003)089[0362:RAROPP]2.0.CO;2. JSTOR 3285962. PMID 12760655.
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