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Cnidosporidia

Cnidosporidia

9.9
Tiny single-celled parasites that live in fish and other simple animals and need one animal host
  • noun
  • /ˌnaɪdəˈspɔːrɪdiə/
  • Specialized
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  • Cnidosporidia are frequently found in the tissues of freshwater fish, causing various diseases.

Examples

  • The life cycle of Cnidosporidia does not require more than one host species.

  • Researchers are studying how Cnidosporidia infect their invertebrate hosts in aquatic environments.

  • The Cnidosporidia infect various species of fish.

  • Many Cnidosporidia are harmful to aquatic life.

  • Cnidosporidia can lead to severe diseases in affected fish populations, disrupting local ecosystems.

  • Researchers are investigating the impact of Cnidosporidia infections on the health of freshwater fish.

  • In aquatic environments, Cnidosporidia can compromise the immune systems of their invertebrate hosts.

Synonyms

subclass Cnidosporidia
vsCnidosporidia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tiny parasites that live in one animal and infect fish and shellfish

is broader, referring to microscopic single-host parasites not limited to protozoans

Compounds

subclass Cnidosporidia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tiny parasites that live in one animal and infect fish and shellfish

Surface Forms

Cnidosporidia singular
Cnidosporidiae plural

Etymology

Cnidosporidia comes from the Greek parts cnido- meaning 'stinging' (think of a 'stinging nettle') and spore meaning 'seed-like cell'. So the name gives the image of tiny 'stinging' spores, which helps remember that these are microscopic parasites that infect fish and other animals.