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Coccidia

Coccidia

9.9
Tiny single-celled parasites that live inside animals' cells, often in the intestines
  • noun
  • /kɒkˈɪdiə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many veterinarians study Coccidia to understand their impact on livestock.

Examples

  • Veterinarians frequently encounter Coccidia when diagnosing young animals with diarrhea.

  • The life cycle of Coccidia involves both asexual and sexual reproduction within the host.

  • Many species in the Coccidia subclass infect the intestines of birds and mammals.

  • The Coccidia are known to infect the intestines of various animals.

  • Coccidia are known to cause severe gastrointestinal issues in infected animals.

  • The vet explained that coccidia infect the cells in the intestines of various hosts.

  • After analyzing the samples, the researcher confirmed the presence of coccidia in the animal's tissues.

Synonyms

coccidian
vsCoccidia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tiny parasite that infects animal intestines and often causes disease

is a taxonomic group of intracellular spore forming parasites
coccidium
vsCoccidia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tiny parasite with one cell that lives in the gut of animals and can make them ill

is a subclass of intracellular spore forming parasites

Surface Forms

Coccidia singular
Coccidia plural

Etymology

Coccidia comes from the Greek word kokkidion, which means 'little berry' and comes from kokkos 'berry'. Scientists used this name because the parasites make round, seed-like spores that look like tiny berries under a microscope, so Coccidia refers to their berry-like shape.