Plasmodium morulum is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.
| Plasmodium morulum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Sar |
| Clade: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemospororida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
| Species: | P. morulum |
| Binomial name | |
| Plasmodium morulum Telford, 1970 | |
Like all Plasmodium species P. morulum has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are reptiles.
Description
editThis species was first described by Telford in 1970.[1]
Geographical occurrence
editThis species is found in Panama.
Vectors
editNot known.
Clinical features and host pathology
editThis species infects the lizard Mabuya mabouya.
References
edit- ↑ 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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