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Branchipocola Breindl 1925

Description of Branchipocola

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Star-shaped organism (up to 150 µm) parasitic in the intestine of Branchipus. Encystment accompanies death of host, up to 8 individuals may be contained, each within an envelope, with each cyst. Possibly related to Pansporella.
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