SpermatobiumSpermatobium is a genus of parasites of the phylum Apicomplexa. It infects oligochaete worms.HistoryThis genus was described by Eisen in 1895. This genus has been little studied and not much is known about it.TaxonomyTwo species in this genus have been described: Spermatobium eclipidrili and Spermatobium freundi. The type species is S. eclipidrili.DescriptionThis parasite infects the sperm sacs of oligochaete worms. The sporogonia contain numerous sporoblasts or spores and a residuum.