Biology:Besnoitia
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Short description: Genus of single-celled organisms
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Scientific classification 
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| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Eukaryota |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Diaphoretickes |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | SAR |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Alveolata |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Apicomplexa |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Conoidasida |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Eucoccidiorida |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Sarcocystidae |
| Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: | Besnoitia |
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Besnoitia is a genus of apicomplexan parasites.
Life cycle
The life cycle of many of the species in this genus are not known. The life cycle may be complex with various intermediate hosts and vectors including Stomoxys and Tabanidae.
Pathology and effects on the host
Infection with these parasites causes pedunculated lesions in the skin, nasal cavity and larynx of domestic animals. The lesions consist of exophytic nodules protruding from mucosal surfaces.
See also
References
- ↑ "Besnoitia " (in en). Bethesda, MD: National Center for Biotechnology Information. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?mode=Undef&id=94642&lvl=3&keep=1&srchmode=1&unlock.
Wikidata ☰ Q4896338 entry
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