Sarcocystieian (Noun)
Meaning
Parasite of the muscles of vertebrates.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Sarcocystieians are parasitic protozoa that infect the muscles of vertebrates and cause sarcocystosis in humans.
- Sarcocystieians typically undergo two-host life cycles, involving a predator-prey relationship between vertebrates.
- Sarcocystieians infect a wide range of vertebrates, including domestic livestock, wildlife, and humans.
- In sarcocystieians, the parasite multiplies within the host's muscle cells, leading to tissue damage and inflammation.
- The sarcocystieians life cycle typically involves the ingestion of infected muscle tissue by a predator, allowing the parasite to complete its life cycle.