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

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• parasitology
• reindeer
• Besnoitia
• ultrastructure