haemoproteid

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a haemoproteid under a microscope in a laboratory.

Definition

Noun: A type of parasitic protozoan belonging to the family Haemoproteidae. These parasites are related to those that cause malaria and are characterized by having a phase of their life cycle within the internal organs (viscera) of various bird species.

Usage

The term is used in scientific contexts, specifically in parasitology and veterinary medicine, to classify and discuss this particular group of blood parasites. - The veterinarian identified the infection as caused by a haemoproteid. - Research focuses on the life cycle of the haemoproteid in its avian host.

Advanced Usage

• As a taxonomic identifier: The term is primarily used for precise biological classification.
  • The genus Haemoproteus is a well-known haemoproteid.

Variants and Related Words

• Haemoproteus (n): The genus name for many haemoproteid parasites.
• Haemoproteidae (n): The family name to which haemoproteids belong.

Synonyms

• Avian malaria parasite (broad, informal synonym in context)
• Haemosporidian parasite (broader taxonomic group synonym)

Học thuật

Noun

1. related to malaria parasite and having a phase in the viscera of various birds