Abstract
Oocysts of Eimeria kuhliensis sp. n, are described from the intestinal contents of the pipistrelle bat, Pipistrellus kuhlii in Saudi Arabia. Sporulated oocysts of E. kuhliensis are subspherical 27.6 x 25.9 mu m (25.4-31.5 x 23.3-29.6). A small, spherical polar granule present but a micropyle is absent. An oocyst residuum present, consisting of several globules that is irregular in shape and size. Sporocysts are elongate-ovoid, 12.6 x 8.5 mu m (12.1-13.6 x 8.1-9.3), with Stieda and substiedal bodies. A sporocyst residuum is present. Sporozoites are elongate, each with two refractile globules.