eimeria

Thân thiện

A veterinarian examines a microscope slide showing eimeria from a poultry sample.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of parasitic protozoa: Eimeria refers to a genus of single-celled parasitic organisms belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa.
   • Parasite of digestive tracts: These protozoa are specifically parasitic on the digestive epithelium (lining) of vertebrates and higher invertebrates.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian diagnosed the poultry with an eimeria infection.
  • Eimeria is a common cause of coccidiosis in livestock.
  • Research focuses on the life cycle of eimeria species.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term is primarily used in scientific, veterinary, and parasitological contexts. It is often followed by a species name (e.g., ).
  • The study compared the pathogenicity of Eimeria acervulina and Eimeria maxima.

Variants and Related Words

• Eimerian (adj): Pertaining to or caused by eimeria.
  • The eimerian parasite has a complex life cycle.
• Coccidian (adj/n): Relating to the order Eimeriida, which includes the genus ; or a member of this order.
  • Coccidian parasites like eimeria are a major concern in agriculture.

Synonyms

• Coccidium (in a broad, historical taxonomic sense): A term sometimes used interchangeably for parasites within the Eimeriidae family.
• Apicomplexan parasite: Describes its broader phylum classification.

Related Phrases / Terms

• Eimeria spp.: An abbreviation for "Eimeria species," used when referring to multiple or unspecified species within the genus.
  • The farm implemented biosecurity measures against Eimeria spp.
• Eimeria infection: The condition caused by these parasites.
  • An eimeria infection can lead to severe diarrhea and weight loss in animals.

Học thuật

Noun

1. parasitic on the digestive epithelium of vertebrates and higher invertebrates

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coccidium