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Crithidia

Crithidia

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A one-celled parasite that infects insects like bees
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Crithidia
  • Researchers are studying how Crithidia infections impact the health of honeybee colonies.

Examples

  • The spread of Crithidia can negatively affect bee populations and pollination.

  • Scientists discovered Crithidia in the digestive tracts of several wild bumblebees.

  • The Crithidia parasite affects honeybees significantly.

  • Researchers are studying Crithidia to understand its effects on pollinators.

  • Scientists discovered Crithidia in the digestive tracts of several wild bumblebees.

  • The spread of Crithidia can negatively affect bee populations and pollination.

  • Researchers are studying how Crithidia infections impact the health of honeybee colonies.

Surface Forms

Crithidia main

Etymology

The word Crithidia comes from the Greek krithidion, meaning 'small grain' or 'barley', because the tiny single cells looked like little grains to early scientists. That's why the name fits these small parasites that infect bees and other insects.