Ultrastructure of Besnoitia cysts from reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus L)

The ultrastructure pf Besnoitia cysts in reindeer is described. The observations made on Besnoitia cysts and merozoites indicate a form distinct enough to be placed in a new species - Besnoitia tarandi.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Rangifer
Main Authors:	Mosaad Hilali, Claes Rehbinder, Tapio Nikkilä
Format:	Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:	English
Published:	Septentrio Academic Publishing 1990
Subjects:	parasitology reindeer Besnoitia ultrastructure Animal culture SF1-1100 Rangifer Rangifer tarandus
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.7557/2.10.3.876 https://doaj.org/article/c66e4fc179694c70a9e15283d6e3e405

Description
Summary:	The ultrastructure pf Besnoitia cysts in reindeer is described. The observations made on Besnoitia cysts and merozoites indicate a form distinct enough to be placed in a new species - Besnoitia tarandi.