Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 21, 2026
06:57
Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) Assays for the Species-specific Detection of Eimeria that Infect Chickens
Published on: February 20, 2015
Coccidia (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) from the lagomorph Lepus tolai in Mongolia
Scott L Gardner1, Nathan A Seggerman, Nyamsuren Batsaikhan
1Harold W Manter Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Nebraska State Museum, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0514, USA. slg@unl.edu
The Journal of Parasitology
|August 12, 2009
Summary
A new Eimeria parasite species, Eimeria gobiensis n. sp., was discovered in the Tolai hare from Mongolia. This large eimerian species is characterized by its thick oocyst walls and well-developed residuum.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Zoology
- Ecology
Background:
- The Tolai hare (Lepus tolai) is a lagomorph species found in arid and semi-arid regions.
- Parasitic infections can significantly impact wildlife health and population dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe a new species of Eimeria parasite found in the Tolai hare.
- To provide detailed morphological characteristics of the newly discovered Eimeria species.
Main Methods:
- Microscopic examination of intestinal contents from a Tolai hare specimen.
- Detailed morphological analysis and measurement of oocysts, sporocysts, and sporozoites.
- Taxonomic description based on established Eimeria species criteria.
Main Results:
- Discovery of a new Eimeria species, named Eimeria gobiensis n. sp.
- Eimeria gobiensis n. sp. oocysts are large (average 38.6 × 24.2 µm) with thick, double-layered walls and a massive 3-layered micropyle.
- The species possesses a prominent oocyst residuum and ovoidal sporocysts with large, refractile sporozoites.
Conclusions:
- Eimeria gobiensis n. sp. represents a novel coccidian parasite of the Tolai hare.
- The detailed morphological description aids in differentiating this species from other Eimeria species.
- Further research is needed to understand the prevalence and pathogenicity of Eimeria gobiensis n. sp. in Tolai hare populations.
Related Concept Videos
01:28Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis, a zoonotic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, poses significant public health challenges globally due to its high seroprevalence and varied clinical manifestations. As an obligate intracellular parasite, T. gondii can infect all warm-blooded vertebrates, but felids are its only definitive hosts, shedding unsporulated oocysts into the environment. Humans typically acquire the infection through ingestion of tissue cysts in undercooked meat or oocysts from...
01:28Amebiasis
Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite, is responsible for intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis. Though a significant proportion of infections remain asymptomatic, approximately 50 million individuals annually are estimated to present with clinical disease, resulting in up to 100,000 deaths globally. The disease burden is disproportionately high in regions with lower socioeconomic status, such as parts of India, Africa, Mexico, and Latin America.Etiology and TransmissionThe infective...
01:28Fungal Phylum Microsporidia
Microsporidia are a group of obligate intracellular fungi that were initially classified as protists but were later reclassified based on phylogenetic, molecular, and structural evidence linking them to the Chytridiomycota. These unicellular, non-motile organisms are highly specialized parasites that infect a wide range of animal hosts, including humans. They have evolved extensive genomic and metabolic reductions, making them highly dependent on their hosts for survival.Morphology and Genomic...
01:30Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is a protozoal disease caused by species of the genus Leishmania and transmitted through the bite of infected female sandflies. The parasite exists in two principal morphological forms during its life cycle. A sandfly acquires intracellular amastigotes from an infected reservoir host, such as a dog. Within the sandfly, these forms differentiate into motile, flagellated promastigotes. During a subsequent blood meal, promastigotes are injected into the human host, where they...
01:27Diversity of Protists II
Alveolates are a group of organisms recognized by the presence of alveoli, which are cytoplasmic sacs located beneath the cell membrane. While their function remains uncertain, alveoli may help regulate water balance by controlling how much water enters and leaves the cell. In dinoflagellates, these structures may serve as armor plates. There are three major types of alveolates: ciliates, which move using cilia; dinoflagellates, which use flagella for movement; and apicomplexans, which are...
01:12Giardiasis
Giardiasis is a globally prevalent intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia duodenalis (also known as G. lamblia or G. intestinalis). This flagellated protozoan is the most frequently identified intestinal parasite in the United States and worldwide. Transmission primarily occurs via the fecal-oral route, with infection arising from ingestion of water or food contaminated with cysts. Individuals in low-resource settings, international travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, daycare...