Gregarinida (Noun)
Meaning
An order in the subclass Telosporidia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gregarinida are a group of protozoan parasites that infect invertebrates, particularly insects and crustaceans.
- Gregarinida are characterized by their large size and complex life cycle, which involves multiple hosts and stages of development.
- In the subclass Telosporidia, the gregarinida are distinguished by their possession of a unique organelle called a "mucron".
- The gregarinida are thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with other telosporidians, and are closely related to the apicomplexans.
- Gregarinida have been found in a wide range of invertebrate hosts, including beetles, flies, and worms.