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:	Hilali, Mosaad, Rehbinder, Claes, Nikkilä, Tapio
Format:	Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:	English
Published:	Septentrio Academic Publishing 1990
Subjects:	parasitology reindeer Besnoitia ultrastructure Rangifer Rangifer tarandus
Online Access:	https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/876 https://doi.org/10.7557/2.10.3.876

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.