Definition

Noun: * A taxonomic category: "genus Eimeria" is the type genus of the family Eimeriidae. It is a group of single-celled parasitic organisms (protozoa) that includes species which are serious pathogens, primarily infecting the intestinal tracts of vertebrates.

Usage

• The term "genus Eimeria" is used in scientific and veterinary contexts to classify and discuss a specific group of parasitic protozoans.
• It is typically used with a singular verb when referring to the genus as a collective unit.
• Example:

Examples

• Scientific Classification: " belongs to the phylum Apicomplexa, which contains many important parasites."
• Veterinary Pathology: "Infection with species from , known as coccidiosis, causes significant economic losses in poultry farming."
• Research Context: "The study focused on comparing the pathogenic mechanisms of different species within ."

Advanced Usage

• The genus name is always italicized in scientific writing. The first part (Eimeria) is capitalized, while the word "genus" is not italicized when used together.
• When referring to a specific but unnamed species within this genus, one might write " species" or " spp."

Variants and Related Words

• Eimeriidae (n): The family name to which genus Eimeria belongs.
• Eimeria (n): Used informally to refer to organisms of this genus (e.g., "The sample contained ").
• Coccidia (n): A common name for the larger taxonomic group (subclass) that includes Eimeria and related genera.
• Coccidiosis (n): The disease caused by infection with Eimeria and related parasites.

Synonyms

• There are no direct common-language synonyms for this precise scientific taxonomic term. In informal veterinary contexts, it may be loosely grouped under "coccidial parasites" or "avian coccidia."

Related Phrases

• Type genus: A taxonomic designation meaning the genus that defines the family name.

Noun

1. type genus of the family Eimeriidae; includes serious pathogens