Plasmodium capistrani is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.
| Plasmodium capistrani | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
| Clade: | SAR |
| Clade: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemospororida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
| Species: | P. capistrani
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| Binomial name | |
| Plasmodium capistrani Russell, 1932
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Like all Plasmodium species P. capistrani has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are birds.
Description
editThe parasite was first described by Russell in 1932.[1]
Geographical occurrence
editThis species is found in the Philippines.
Clinical features and host pathology
editThe hosts for this parasite include the painted quail Excalfactoria lineata.
References
edit- ^ Russell PF (1932) Avian malaria studies, V. Plasmodium capistrani sp. nov., an avian malaria parasite in the Philippines. Philipp J. Sci. 48:269-289
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