Carinamoeba

Carinamoeba 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 small schizonts giving rise to 8 or less merozoites. The criteria were subsequently revised by Telford in 1988.

Species in the subgenus Carinamoeba have the following characteristics:

Small schizonts giving rise to 8 or less merozoites

Species in this subgenus
Plasmodium basilisci Plasmodium clelandi Plasmodium lygosomae Plasmodium mabuiae Plasmodium minasense Plasmodium pifanoi Plasmodium rhadinurum Plasmodium volans