Endamoebidae (Noun)
Meaning
A large family of endoparasitic amebas that invade the digestive tract.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Endamoebidae family of amoebas primarily targets the intestinal linings of animals, leading to various gastrointestinal diseases.
- Endamoebidae were historically difficult to study due to the difficulty of culturing them in a laboratory setting.
- Endoparasites from the Endamoebidae family generally feed on bacteria and organic particles within the intestines.
- Members of the Endamoebidae family have distinctive shapes with tiny pseudopodia, allowing them to effectively move and feed within their host's digestive tract.
- The life cycle of Endamoebidae usually begins with cysts that an animal ingests, allowing the amoeba to later emerge and infect the host's digestive tract.