Cnidosporidia (Noun)
Meaning
Single-host parasites of lower vertebrates and invertebrates.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cnidosporidia are a group of parasites that infect a wide range of lower vertebrates and invertebrates, including fish, amphibians, and mollusks.
- The cnidosporidia parasite was identified in a species of freshwater fish after an outbreak of disease occurred in a local aquarium.
- Researchers studying the cnidosporidia parasite discovered a complex life cycle involving multiple stages of development within a single host.
- Infection with cnidosporidia can cause severe health problems in infected animals, including weight loss, lethargy, and impaired immune function.
- Scientists have isolated and sequenced the genome of several species of cnidosporidia to better understand their evolution, host range, and transmission dynamics.