Stylocephalidae is a family of parasitic alveolates of the phylum Apicomplexia
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Family: | Stylocephalidae
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Bulbocephalus |
Taxonomy
editFifteen genera are recognised in this family.
History
editThis taxon was created by Ellis in 1912.[1]
Description
editSpecies in this taxon infect insects.
References
edit- ^ Ellis MM (1912) A new species of gregarine from North American diplopods. Zool Anz 15: 8-11