Plasmodium morulum explained

Plasmodium morulum is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.

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

Description

This species was first described by Telford in 1970.^[1]

Geographical occurrence

This species is found in Panama.

Vectors

Not known.

Clinical features and host pathology

This species infects the lizard Mabuya mabouya.

Notes and References

1. Telford Jr. . Sam R. . 1970 . Saurian Malarial Parasites in Eastern Panama . The Journal of Protozoology . 17 . 4 . 566–574 . 10.1111/j.1550-7408.1970.tb04730.x.