''Hepatocystis carpenteri'' is a species of parasitic protozoa.
They are transmitted by flies of the genus ''
Culicoides'' and infect mammals.
Taxonomy
This species was described by Miltgen ''et al.'' in 1980.
Distribution
This species is found in Gabon.
Description
The intrahepatic schizonts (maximum ) are larger than those of other species and the cyst wall has a spongy appearance which appears to be unique.
It must be distinguished from ''
Hepatocystis epomophori
''Hepatocystis epomophori'' is a species of parasitic protozoa. They are transmitted by flies of the genus '' Culicoides'' and infect mammals.
Taxonomy
This species was described in 1926 by Rhodhain.
Description
This species is similar to '' ...
'' and ''
Hepatocystis brosseti
''Hepatocystis brosseti'' is a species of parasitic protozoa that infect mammals. They are transmitted by flies of the genus '' Culicoides''
History
This species was described in 1977 by Miltgen ''et al''.
Geographical distribution
This spec ...
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Hosts
This species is known to infect the hammer-headed bat (''
Hypsignathus monstrosus'').
References
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Parasites of Diptera
Culicoides
Parasites of bats
Haemosporida