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Hepatocystis carpenteri

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Hepatocystis carpenteri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Clade: Diaphoretickes
Clade: SAR
Clade: Alveolata
Phylum: Apicomplexa
Class: Aconoidasida
Order: Haemospororida
Family: Plasmodiidae
Genus: Hepatocystis
Species:
H. carpenteri
Binomial name
Hepatocystis carpenteri
Miltgen et al., 1980

Hepatocystis carpenteri is a species of parasitic protozoa.[1] They are transmitted by flies of the genus Culicoides and infect mammals.

Taxonomy

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This species was described by Miltgen et al. in 1980.[1]

Distribution

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This species is found in Gabon.

Description

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The intrahepatic schizonts (maximum 900 by 450 micrometres or 0.035 by 0.018 inches) are larger than those of other species and the cyst wall has a spongy appearance which appears to be unique.

It must be distinguished from Hepatocystis epomophori and Hepatocystis brosseti.

Hosts

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This species is known to infect the hammer-headed bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus).

References

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  1. ^ a b Miltgen, F.; Landau, I.; Bradbury, J. (1980). "Hepatocystis d' Hypsignathus monstrosus (Pteropinae) au Gabon. II. Description d' Hepatocystis carpenteri n. sp". Annales de Parasitologie Humaine et Comparée. 55 (5): 485–490. doi:10.1051/parasite/1980555485. ISSN 0003-4150. PMID 6784655.