Aikinetocystidae
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| Aikinetocystidae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
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| Superphylum: | |
| Phylum: |
Levine 1970
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| Class: |
Levine 1988
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| Subclass: |
Dufour 1828
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| Order: |
Grassé & Schrével 1953
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| Suborder: |
Chakravarty 1960
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| Family: |
Aikinetocystidae
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The Aikinetocystidae are a family of parasitic protozoa in the phylum Apicomplexa. The species in this family infect oligochetes.
Taxonomy
This family was created in 1930 by Bhatia.[1]
Two genera are recognised in this family - Aikinetocystis and Nellocystis.
Description
The species in this family infect the coelom of oligochetes. They are spread by the oral-faecal route. The trophozoite is aseptate. The gamont is sac-like and extends at one end into two branches which divide dichotomously, forming eight to 16 secondary branches bearing groups of suckers. The oocyts are biconical (fusiform).
References
- ↑ Bhatia BL (1930) Synopsis of the genera and classification of haplocyte gregarines. Parasitol 22: 156-167
