Plasmodium cephalophi is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium subgenus Vinckeia. As in all Plasmodium species, P. cephalophi has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are mammals.
| Plasmodium cephalophi | |
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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. cephalophi
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| Binomial name | |
| Plasmodium cephalophi Bruce et al., 1913
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Taxonomy
editThe parasite was first described by Bruce et al. in 1913.[1]
Description
editThe schizonts give rise to 8-12 merozoites. Mature merozoites measure 10 x 10 micrometres.
The merozoites are large measuring 3.5 by 4.0 micrometres.
The gametocytes are round and possess a number of darkly staining granules.
The infected erythrocytes are pale.
Distribution
editThis species was described in Malawi.
Hosts
editThe parasite was found in the blood of two antelopes (Cephalophus grimmi).
It is also known to infect the grey duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia) [2]
References
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