Plasmodium megalotrypa explained

Plasmodium megalotrypa is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.

Like all Plasmodium species P. megalotrypa has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are reptiles.

Description

The parasite was first described by Perkins and Austin in 2009.^[1]

Geographical occurrence

This species is found in New Guinea and nearby islands.

Notes and References

1. Perkins S.L., Austin C. (2009) Four new species of Plasmodium from New Guinea lizards: Integrating morphology and molecules. J. Parasitol.