Exogenous and endogenous stages of eimeria perforans naturally infected domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)‎ in Saudi Arabia : light microscopic study

الملخص EN

Exogenous and endogenous stages of Eimeria perforans naturally infected rabbits in Saudi Arabia were described.

The prevalence of infection was 75%.

Oocysts were ovoid to elliptical and measured 16 · 10 lm.

The four dizoic sporocysts were ovoid and measured 7 · 5 lm.

Endogenous stages were restricted to the duodenum.

Meronts, microgamonts, macrogamonts and young oocysts were recorded and described.