Gregarinicae

Gregarinicae is a superfamily of parasitic alveolates of the phylum Apicomplexa.

Taxonomy

There are seven families in this taxon.

History

This superfamily was created by Chakaravarty in 1960.

Description

Species in superfamily infect only a single host during their life cycle.
Species in this genus associate with one another prior to syzygy.

Differential diagnosis

This superfamily is distinguished from Porosporidae by having a monogenic life cycle. In this family sporogony is completed in the gametocyst.
The species in this superfamily are distinguished from Stenophoricae, members of which remain solitary until mature. These latter species typically forming associations only at the onset of syzygy.