plasmodiidae

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a slide showing Plasmodiidae under a microscope.

Definition

Noun: - A family of parasitic protozoans: Plasmodiidae is the scientific family name for a group of single-celled parasites, most notably those that cause malaria.

Usage

The word "Plasmodiidae" is used almost exclusively in scientific and medical contexts, particularly in parasitology, microbiology, and tropical medicine. It refers to the taxonomic family classification.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Context: In biological classification, "Plasmodiidae" sits within the order Haemospororida. The most medically significant genus within this family is .
• Technical Description: Members of Plasmodiidae are characterized by a complex life cycle involving both a vertebrate host (e.g., humans) and an insect vector (e.g., mosquitoes).

Variants and Related Words

• Plasmodium (noun): The genus name for the parasites within the family Plasmodiidae that cause malaria (e.g., ).
• Plasmodial (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of plasmodia or the family Plasmodiidae.

Synonyms

• Malaria parasites (This is a common name for the most significant members of this family, particularly those in the genus ).

Notes

• The term is highly specialized. In non-scientific communication, the common name "malaria parasites" or the genus name "" is typically used instead of the family name "Plasmodiidae".

Học thuật

Noun

1. malaria parasites

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Plasmodiidae
• family Plasmodiidae