Spermatobium
Spermatobium is a genus of parasites of the phylum Apicomplexa. It infects oligochaete worms.
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
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Suborder: | Babesiina |
Family: | Haemohormidiidae |
Genus: | Spermatobium |
Species | |
Spermatobium eclipidrili |
History
This genus was described by Eisen in 1895.[1] This genus has been little studied and not much is known about it.
Taxonomy
Two species in this genus have been described: Spermatobium eclipidrili and Spermatobium freundi. The type species is S. eclipidrili.
Description
This parasite infects the sperm sacs of oligochaete worms. The sporogonia contain numerous sporoblasts or spores and a residuum.
References
- Eisen G (1895) On the various stages of development of Spermatobium with notes on other parasitic sporozoa. Extr. Proceeds. Cal. Acad. Sci. (2) V
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