haemoproteidae

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a blood sample containing Haemoproteidae under a microscope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of parasitic protozoans: Haemoproteidae is a taxonomic family of single-celled parasites belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. These parasites are primarily known for infecting birds and some reptiles.
   • Bird parasites: The most common usage refers to these organisms as parasites that specifically infect the blood cells of birds, often transmitted by insect vectors like biting midges or louse flies.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian identified the cause of the bird's anemia as an infection by a member of the Haemoproteidae.
  • Research on Haemoproteidae focuses on their life cycle and impact on avian populations.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific taxonomy: The term is used formally in biological classification. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a family name).
  • The genus Haemoproteus is placed within the family Haemoproteidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Haemoproteid (adjective/noun): Used to describe something related to or characteristic of this family, or as a less formal noun for an organism within it.
  • The scientist studied the haemoproteid infection in the sample.
• Haemoproteus (noun): The namesake genus of this family, containing many species of these parasites.

Synonyms

• Avian malaria parasites (informal, general): While not a perfect synonym, Haemoproteidae are sometimes grouped under this broad, non-technical term, though true avian malaria is caused by different genera like .

Notes on Meaning

• The term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in scientific contexts, particularly in parasitology, veterinary medicine, and ornithology.
• It refers to the collective family group, not an individual parasite. An individual organism is a "haemoproteid" or more specifically a member of a genus like or .

Học thuật

Noun

1. bird parasites

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Haemoproteidae
• family Haemoproteidae