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Schizogregarinina 
Summary
Schizogregarinina is a superfamily in the phylum Apicomplexia.
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History edit
This superfamily was created by Léger in 1907.[1]
Taxonomy edit
There are two families (Ophryocystidae and Schizocystidae) in this suborder.
General characteristics edit
Species in this superfamily infect the intestines of arthropods, annelids and tunicates.
The trophozoites may develop intracellularly or extracellularly. In species where the trophozoites develop extracellularly, they are attached by an epimerite. When the schizonts develop they appear like a bunch of grapes attached to the cell.
References edit
- ^ Léger L (1907) Les schizogregarines des tracheates. Le genre Ophryocystis. Arch Prot 8: 159-202