The Syncystidae are a family of parasitic alveolates in the phylum Apicomplexa. Species in this family infect insects (Aeshnidae).
| Syncystidae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | |
| (unranked): | |
| (unranked): | |
| Phylum: | |
| Class: | |
| Subclass: | |
| Order: | |
| Family: | Syncystidae Schneider 1886
|
| Genera | |
History edit
This family was described by Schneider in 1886.
Taxonomy edit
One genus and two species (Syncystis aeshnae, Syncystis mirabilis) are currently recognised in this family.[1]
The type species is Syncystis mirabilis Schneider 1886.
References edit
- ^ Tuzet O, Manier JF (1953) Syncystis aeschnae n.sp. Néogrégarine (Schizogrégarine, Léger, 1900) parasite des larves d'Aeschna. Ann Nat Sci Zool IIe ser 15:241-246
 | This Apicomplexa-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |