Haemosporidia

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An order of parasitic protozoans: Haemosporidia is a taxonomic order within the subclass Telosporidia, comprising single-celled parasites that typically infect the blood cells of vertebrates, including birds, reptiles, and mammals.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The genus Plasmodium, which causes malaria, belongs to the order Haemosporidia.
    • Research on Haemosporidia focuses on their complex life cycles involving both vertebrate and invertebrate hosts.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific taxonomy: The term is used primarily in parasitology and protozoology to classify a specific group of apicomplexan parasites.
    • Phylogenetic analysis confirmed its placement within the Haemosporidia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Haemosporidian (adj/noun): Relating to or denoting a parasite of the order Haemosporidia.
    • Haemosporidian infections are a major concern in avian conservation.
Synonyms
  • None commonly used: In general contexts, specific parasite names (e.g., ) are used. In strict taxonomy, it has no direct synonym as an order name.
Related Phrases
  • Haemosporidian parasite: A common descriptive phrase in scientific literature.
    • The study surveyed birds for haemosporidian parasites.
Related Idioms
  • Not applicable: This is a specialized scientific term with no idiomatic usage.
Noun
  1. an order in the subclass Telosporidia

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