The Plasmodiidae are a family of apicomplexan parasites, including the type genus Plasmodium, which is responsible for malaria. This genus was created in 1903 by Mesnil. They are one of the four families in the order Haemospororida. == Diagnostic criteria == The diagnostic criteria of the Plasmodiidae are: ==Taxonomy== The order has four families:... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasmodiidae