Syncystidae

The Syncystidae are a family of parasitic alveolates in the phylum Apicomplexa. Species in this family infect insects (Aeshnidae).

History
This family was described by Schneider in 1886.

Taxonomy
One genus and two species (Syncystis aeshnae, Syncystis mirabilis) are currently recognised in this family.

The type species is Syncystis mirabilis Schneider 1886.