Genus Babesia (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Babesiidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Babesia is the type genus of the family Babesiidae, a group of parasitic protozoa that infect the erythrocytes of vertebrates.
- The genus Babesia is divided into several species, each with a distinct set of characteristics and host preferences.
- Researchers have identified over 100 species within the genus Babesia, with many more still awaiting formal classification.
- The type genus Babesia was first described in the late 19th century by Victor Babes, a Romanian scientist who discovered the protozoa.
- Studies on the genus Babesia have shed light on the complexities of its life cycle and the mechanisms by which it infects its hosts.