Photomicrographs from the intestine of a Brazilian Free-tailed Bat
Detailed Description
Photomicrographs from the intestine of a Brazilian Free-tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) found dead in Texas, USA. H&E. (A) Within the lamina propria of the intestine are various coccidial stages. (B) An unsporulated oocyst with a thick wall, granular cytoplasm, and indistinct nuclear material is present in the lamina propria. (C) A macrogamete with a peripheral ring of eosinophilic granules is present in the lamina propria. (D) A microgamont filled with basophilic microgametes is present in the lamina propria.
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