Spermatobium
Genus of single-celled organisms
| Spermatobium | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| (unranked): | SAR |
| (unranked): | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Achromatorida |
| Suborder: | Babesiina |
| Family: | Haemohormidiidae |
| Genus: | Spermatobium |
| Species | |
| Spermatobium eclipidrili | |
Spermatobium is a genus of parasites of the phylum Apicomplexa. It infects oligochaete worms.
History
This genus was described by Eisen in 1895.[1] This genus has been little studied and not much is known about it.
Taxonomy
Two species in this genus have been described: Spermatobium eclipidrili and Spermatobium freundi. The type species is S. eclipidrili.
Description
This parasite infects the sperm sacs of oligochaete worms. The sporogonia contain numerous sporoblasts or spores and a residuum.
References
- ^ Eisen G (1895) On the various stages of development of Spermatobium with notes on other parasitic sporozoa. Extr. Proceeds. Cal. Acad. Sci. (2) V
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