Sauramoeba

Sauramoeba is a subgenus of the genus Plasmodium - all of which are parastic protozoa. The subgenus was created in 1966 by Garnham. Species in this subgenus infect reptiles.

Diagnostic features
The original criterion for inclusion in this genus was the presence of large schizonts giving rise to 12 or more merozoites. The criteria were subsequently revised by Telford in 1988. The type species of this subgenus is Plasmodium diploglossi.

Species in the subgenus Sauramoeba have the following characteristics:

Large schizonts giving rise to 12 or more merozoites

Species in this subgenus
Plasmodium achiotense Plasmodium adunyinkai Plasmodium aeuminatum Plasmodium agamae Plasmodium beltrani Plasmodium brumpti Plasmodium cnemidophori Plasmodium diploglossi Plasmodium giganteum Plasmodium heischi Plasmodium josephinae Plasmodium pelaezi