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 edit
The parasite was first described by Bruce et al. in 1913.[1]
Description edit
The 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 edit
This species was described in Malawi.
Hosts edit
The parasite was found in the blood of two antelopes (Cephalophus grimmi).
It is also known to infect the grey duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia) [2]
References edit
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