Two new Isospora species from Brazilian tanager (Ramphocelus bresilius dorsalis) of South America

Parasitol Res. 2009 Sep;105(3):635-9. doi: 10.1007/s00436-009-1432-y. Epub 2009 Apr 28.

Abstract

Two new coccidian (Protozoa: Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) species from the Brazilian tanager Ramphocelus bresilius dorsalis are reported in the current study. Isospora cadimi n. sp. oocysts are spheroidal to sub-spheroidal, 24.2 x 22.9 microm, with a smooth and bi-layered wall, approximately 1.1 microm. Micropyle, oocyst residuum, and polar granule are absent. Sporocysts are broadly ovoidal, 16.9 x 11.6 microm. Stieda and substieda bodies are present. Sporocyst residuum is present and sporozoites have refractile body and nucleus. Isospora navarroi n. sp. oocysts are spheroidal to sub-spheroidal, 21.4 x 20.6 microm, with a smooth and bi-layered wall, approximately 1.1 microm. Micropyle, oocyst residuum, and polar granule are absent. Sporocysts are ellipsoidal, 16.1 x 10.2 microm. Stieda and substieda bodies are present. Sporocyst residuum is present and sporozoites have a robust posterior refractile body.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brazil
  • Isospora / classification*
  • Isospora / cytology
  • Isospora / isolation & purification*
  • Microscopy / methods
  • Oocysts / cytology
  • Organelles
  • Passeriformes / parasitology*