Toxocystis
# 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)

