Species of single-celled organism
Plasmodium capistrani is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.
Like all Plasmodium species P. capistrani has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are birds.
Description
The parasite was first described by Russell in 1932.[1]
Geographical occurrence
This species is found in the Philippines.
Clinical features and host pathology
The hosts for this parasite include the painted quail Excalfactoria lineata.
References
- ^ Russell PF (1932) Avian malaria studies, V. Plasmodium capistrani sp. nov., an avian malaria parasite in the Philippines. Philipp J. Sci. 48:269-289
