Coccidia
Definition
- Noun:
- An order of parasitic protozoa: Coccidia is a taxonomic order of microscopic, spore-forming, single-celled parasites belonging to the subclass Telosporidia. They are typically intracellular parasites of the intestinal tracts of vertebrates and invertebrates.
- The disease caused by these parasites: Informally, the term can refer to the disease (coccidiosis) caused by infection with these parasites, especially in domestic animals.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The veterinarian identified the cause of the diarrhea as an infection with coccidia.
- Coccidia are commonly found in the intestinal lining of birds and mammals.
- The study focused on the life cycle of coccidia.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Classification: In strict biological taxonomy, "Coccidia" is capitalized when referring to the order.
- The order Coccidia includes several genera of economic importance in poultry farming.
Variants and Related Words
- Coccidiosis (n): The disease state resulting from infection by coccidia.
- The outbreak of coccidiosis in the flock was controlled with medication.
- Coccidian (adj/n): (Adjective) Relating to or caused by coccidia. (Noun) A member of the order Coccidia.
- The coccidian parasite was observed under the microscope.
Synonyms
- Eimeriid: Refers specifically to parasites in the family Eimeriidae, a major family within the Coccidia.
- Coccidian parasite: A more descriptive synonym.
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning is a taxonomic group of parasites. The secondary, informal meaning refers to the disease (coccidiosis) itself, which is a metonymic usage common in veterinary and agricultural contexts. The word is almost exclusively used in scientific, veterinary, or agricultural discussions.
Noun
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an order in the subclass Telosporidia
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