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Farinocystis

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Farinocystis
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Farinocystis

Weiser 1953
Species

Farinocystis tribolii

Farinocystis is a genus of parasitic alveolates of the phylum Apicomplexa. Species in this genus infect insects (Coleoptera).

Taxonomy

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This genus was created by Weiser in 1953.[1]

The type species is Farinocystis tribolii.

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References

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  1. ^ Weiser J (1953) Parasites of the flour beetles Tribolium castaneum. Proc Soc Protozool 4:21