The Taxonomy of Cyclospora
1997
The Taxonomy of Cyclospora
Commentary
Author Information
Author(s): William C. Marquardt
Primary Institution: Colorado State University
Conclusion
Changing the classification of organisms should be done carefully and with proper understanding of taxonomic rules.
Supporting Evidence
- The genus Eimeria has four sporocysts and two sporozoites in each sporocyst, while Cyclospora has two sporocysts with two sporozoites each.
- Changing the classification of an organism can have serious consequences.
Takeaway
It's important to classify organisms correctly based on their characteristics, and changes shouldn't be made lightly.
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