Plasmodium capistrani

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Plasmodium capistrani
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Clade: Diaphoretickes
Clade: SAR
Clade: Alveolata
Phylum: Apicomplexa
Class: Aconoidasida
Order: Haemospororida
Family: Plasmodiidae
Genus: Plasmodium
Species:
P. capistrani
Binomial name
Plasmodium capistrani
Russell, 1932

Plasmodium capistrani is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.

Like all Plasmodium species P. capistrani has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are birds.

Description[edit]

The parasite was first described by Russell in 1932.[1]

Geographical occurrence[edit]

This species is found in the Philippines.

Clinical features and host pathology[edit]

The hosts for this parasite include the painted quail Excalfactoria lineata.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Russell PF (1932) Avian malaria studies, V. Plasmodium capistrani sp. nov., an avian malaria parasite in the Philippines. Philipp J. Sci. 48:269-289