Sarcocystis (Noun)
Meaning
Chief genus of the order Sarcosporidia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The parasite sarcocystis has a complex life cycle involving definitive and intermediate hosts.
- Infection with sarcocystis usually occurs when a host ingests infected feces or contaminated food and water.
- Molecular analysis has helped identify several species of sarcocystis and their respective host ranges.
- The cysts formed by sarcocystis in the muscles of intermediate hosts can be detected through histopathological examination.
- A study on the prevalence of sarcocystis infections in cattle revealed high rates in regions with poor sanitation practices.