The Urosporidae are a family of parasitic alveolates in the phylum Apicomplexa.
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Family: | Urosporidae
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Ceratospora |
Taxonomy
editThere is six genera in this family.
History
editThis family was created by Léger in 1892.[1]
Description
editThere are 45 recognised species in this family.
References
edit- ^ Léger L (1982) Recherches sur les grégarines. Poitiers: Oudin & cie