haemosporidia
Definition
- 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
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an order in the subclass Telosporidia
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