Phylum Apicomplexa (Plasmodium) & Phylum Ciliophora (Balantidium coli)

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Project CAMPanion—your go-to channel for simplified and student-friendly parasitology lectures. In today’s video, we’re tackling two very different but equally important parasites: Plasmodium species, the causative agents of malaria, and Balantidium coli, the only ciliated protozoan known to infect humans. We’ll break down their morphology, life cycles, transmission, and the diseases they cause—plus tips to help you ace your exams. Let’s dive into the microscopic world of blood and intestinal parasites!