Caryotropha

Caryotropha is a genus of parasitic alveolates belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. This genus was created in 1902 by Siedelecki.[1][2]

Caryotropha
Scientific classification
(unranked): Diaphoretickes
Clade: TSAR
Clade: SAR
Infrakingdom: Alveolata
Phylum: Apicomplexa
Class: Conoidasida
Subclass: Coccidia
Order: Eucoccidiorida
Suborder: Eimeriorina
Family: Caryotrophidae
Genus: Caryotropha
Siedelecki, 1902
Species:
C. mesnili
Binomial name
Caryotropha mesnili
Siedelecki, 1902

Taxonomy

Currently, there is only one species recognised in this genus.

Life cycle

This species infects the gastrointestinal tract of polychaete worms. It is not known if it has any other host.

The parasite infects the cells of the gut wall. The oocysts have a thin membrane-like wall. Each sporocyst gives rise to 12 sporozoites

Host records

Eupolymnia nebulosa. This worm of the family Terebellidae was previously known as Polymnia nebulosa but this is now regarded as a junior synonym.

References
  1. Siedlecki MM (1902) Historya rozwoju nowego gatunku kokcydi: Caryotropha mesnilii nob. (Cycle evolutif de la Caryotropha mesnilii, coccidie nouvelle des polymnies; note preliminare). Bulletin International de l'Académie des Sciences de Cracovie. Classe des Sciences Mathématiques et Naturelles 561-568
  2. Siedlecki MM (1907) O budowie I rozwoju Caryotropha mesnili. (Uber die struktur und die Lebensgeschichte von Caryhotropha mesnilii). (Etude de la structure et du cycle evolutif de Caryotropha mesnilii). Bulletin International de l'Académie des Sciences de Cracovie. Classef des Sciences Matematiques et Naturelles 453-497
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