Plasmodium Berghei (IMAGE) American Museum of Natural History Caption Pictured is the malarial parasite Plasmodium berghei, which is found in African thicket rats. Credit CJ Janse Usage Restrictions I obtained permission to use the image from Janse; please only use with this press release. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.