RhytidocystisRhytidocystis is a genus of apicomplexans. It is the only genus within the monotypic family Rhytidocystidae. The species of this genus are parasitic protozoa found in marine annelids.TaxonomyThere are four species known in this genus:Rhytidocystis cyamus Rueckert & Leander 2009 Rhytidocystis opheliae Henneguy 1907Rhytidocystis polygordiaeRhytidocystis sthenelais Porchet-Henneré 1972