Lipotropha
# Lipotropha

Lipotropha is a genus of parasitic alveolates of the phylum Apicomplexa.

Species in this genus infect insects and myriapods.

## Taxonomy

This genus was created by David Keilin in 1923.

The type species is Lipotropha macrospora.

## Description

The schizogonic and sporogomic stages are intracellular.

The oocyst contains sixteen spores.

Each spore has eight sporozoites.

## Host records

Parasites in this genus infect Systenus species.

