Dionisia is a genus of parasitic protozoa belonging to the phylum Apicomplexia.

The type species of this genus is Dionisia bunoi.

Leukocytozoon
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Dionisia
Species

Dionisia bunoi

Description

The genus was described by Landau et al in 1980. [1]

Life cycle

Host range

The only known host of these parasites is the bat Hipposideros cyclops.

Geographical location

These parasites are found in Gabon, Africa.

Pathology and effects on the host

References

  1. ^ Landau I., Chabaud A.G., Miltgen F., Baccam D. (1980) Dionisia bunoi n. g. n. sp., Haemoproteidae parasite of the microchiropteran bat Hipposideros cyclops in Gabon. 55(3):271-280