''Besnoitia'' is a genus of apicomplexan parasites.

Life cycle

The life cycle of many of the species in this genus are not known. The life cycle may be complex with various intermediate hosts and vectors including ''

Stomoxys ''Stomoxys'' is a genus of Fly, flies in the family (biology), family Muscidae. The genus is unusual among the Muscidae in that it includes species that are bloodsucking Parasitism, ectoparasites of mammals. The best-known species is ''stable fly ...

'' and '' Tabanidae''.

Pathology and effects on the host

Infection with these parasites causes pedunculated lesions in the skin, nasal cavity and larynx of domestic animals. The lesions consist of exophytic nodules protruding from mucosal surfaces.

References

Apicomplexa genera Conoidasida {{Apicomplexa-stub

Life cycle

Pathology and effects on the host

See also

References