Coccidium (Noun)
Meaning
Parasitic on the digestive epithelium of vertebrates and higher invertebrates.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The coccidium parasite is a significant threat to the health of vertebrates and higher invertebrates by targeting their digestive epithelium.
- A type of coccidium, Toxoplasma gondii, can cause severe gastrointestinal problems in its host organism.
- In vertebrates, coccidium parasites typically multiply asexually within the cells of the digestive epithelium.
- Researchers have been studying the complex life cycle of the coccidium to develop more effective treatments.
- The impact of coccidium infections on the digestive epithelium of vertebrates can lead to significant weight loss and decreased nutrient absorption.