genus Sarcocystis

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genus Sarcocystis - chief genus of the order Sarcosporidia

Sarcocystis

protoctist genus - any genus of Protoctista

order Sarcosporidia, Sarcosporidia - imperfectly known parasites of the muscles of vertebrates

sarcocystidean, sarcocystieian, sarcosporidian - parasite of the muscles of vertebrates

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The genus Sarcocystis (phylum Apicomplexa) is composed of protozoal organisms that affect mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Occurrence of Sarcocystis falcatula in captive psittacine birds in Brazil

Cysts of the tissue-dwelling protozoan genus Sarcocystis were observed in 4% (9% on Dominica) of host individuals and were significantly associated with ground foraging.