Toxocystis

Toxocystis is a genus of parasites of the phylum Apicomplexia.

Only one species (Toxocystis homari) is known in this genus.

History
This genus was described in 1910 by Léger and Duboscq.

Description
This parasite is found in the caecum of the lobster Homarus gammarus.

Host records
European lobster (Homarus gammarus)