Eimerial khobahensis SP. N. (apicomplex : eimeridae)‎b from guinea fowl, numida meleagirs in Saudi Arabia

Abstract EN

Eimeria khobahensis sp.n.

is described from the intestine of the guinea fowl, Numida meleagris(Galliformes: Phasianidae) collected at and around Khobah area near the Southern borders of Saudi Arabia.

Sporulated oocysts are ellipsoid, 25x19.4(23.3-27.6 x 17.8-20.6)um, with a smooth, greenish-yellow bi-layered wall 1.9(1.5-2.4)um.

Micropyle and polar granule are present.

An oocyst residuum is present, consisting of several globules that are irregular in shapes and sizes.

Sporocysts are ellipsoid, 13.5 x7.5 (11.9-14.2 x 6.7-8.8)um, with a smooth single-layered wall and a prominent Stieda body, but no apparent substieda body.

The sporocyst residuum is present, composed of numerous small granules.

Sporozoites are comma-shaped, 10 x3(8-11 x 2.6-3.8)um, each contains two retractile bodies.