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 edit
The parasite was first described by Russell in 1932.[1]
Geographical occurrence edit
This species is found in the Philippines.
Clinical features and host pathology edit
The 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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