Eimeria caprovina sp. n. from the domestic goat, Capra hircus, from the USA.

Abstract

Oocysts of Eimeria caprovina sp. n. from the domestic goat, Capra hircus, are ellipsoidal, subspherical or slightly ovoid, usually flattened at the micropylar end. They measure 29.7 (26-36) x 23.7 (23-28) micron. The sporocysts are elongate ovoids, measuring 14.3 (13.7) x 8.3 (8-9) micron, with Stieda bodies at the narrow ends. The oocyst wall is 1.6 micron thick, smooth, dark-brown to brownish-yellow, and 2-layered. A micropyle, 6.2 (4-10) micron in diameter, polar granule, and sporocyst residuum are present: micropylar cap and oocyst residuum are absent.