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March 12, 2026Parasites & Vectors0 citationsOpen Access

Morphological and molecular characterization of Sarcocystis chenggongensis n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Sarcocystidae) in domestic sheep (Ovis aries) from China

JHJunjie HuLQLuyao QianDLDanqu Lamu

Key Points

  • To characterize the morphology and molecular aspects of Sarcocystis chenggongensis n. sp. in domestic sheep.
  • Conducted morphological analysis of sarcocysts
  • Performed molecular characterization using genetic sequencing
  • Analyzed samples from sheep in China
  • Identified a new species of Sarcocystis with unique macroscopic features
  • Confirmed the geographical distribution of this morphotype across China
  • Highlighted ongoing taxonomic uncertainties within the Sarcocystis group

Abstract

The discovery of this new species marks the third global report of macroscopic sarcocysts with elongated villar protrusions, confirming a broad geographical distribution for this rare morphotype. Persistent taxonomic uncertainties, due to inconsistent data, require future research to resolve the group's evolution and life cycles.

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Hu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25b0996eeacc4fcec959dhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07289-1
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