Rasajeyna
# Rasajeyna

Rasajeyna is a genus of parasitic alveolates in the phylum Apicomplexa. This genus has been little studied and not much is known about these protozoa.

## History

This genus was created in 1977 by Beesley.

## Taxonomy

There is one species in this genus, Rasajeyna nannyla.

## Description

These protozoa infect the midgut of Tipula species (craneflies).

They are transmitted by the orofaecal route.

The oocyst is somewhat unusual with a double layered wall which surrounds up to 18 sporocysts. Each sporocyst contain only a single sporozoite.

## Host records

* Tipula paludosa
* Tipula vittata
