Toxocystis is a genus of parasites of the phylum Apicomplexia.
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Only one species (Toxocystis homari) is known in this genus.
History edit
This genus was described in 1910 by Léger and Duboscq.
Description edit
This parasite is found in the caecum of the lobster Homarus gammarus.
Host records edit
European lobster (Homarus gammarus)
References edit
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