Plasmodium caucasica
Species of single-celled organism
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Plasmodium caucasica is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium subgenus Sauramoeba. As in all Plasmodium species, P. caucasica has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are reptiles.
| Plasmodium caucasica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Supergroup: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemospororida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
| Species: | P. caucasica |
| Binomial name | |
| Plasmodium caucasica Telford, 2013 | |
Description
The parasite was first described by Telford in 2013.[1] Meronts are very large (11-21 x 8-17 microns) and produce 32-67 merozoites each. The gametocytes are ovoid to elongate and measure 6-14 x 2.5-6 microns.
Distribution
This species is found in Azerbaijan.[1]
Hosts
This species infects the rock agama Paralaudakia caucasia.[1]
Vectors
Not known.[citation needed]
