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Gregarinida

Gregarinida

1 9.9
A group of tiny single-celled parasites that live in the guts of animals without bones
  • noun
  • Specialized
: gregarinida
  • Researchers studied the life cycle of several species belonging to the Gregarinida.

Examples

  • A detailed classification of Gregarinida was included in the latest protozoology textbook.

  • The Gregarinida are fascinating organisms studied in microbiology.

  • The Gregarinida are found as parasites in the digestive tracts of invertebrates.

  • Many researchers focus on Gregarinida to understand their life cycles.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of Gregarinida to understand their role as protozoan parasites.

  • The effects of Gregarinida on their host organisms provide insight into parasite evolution.

  • Scientists discovered new species within the Gregarinida order in aquatic environments.

Synonyms

order Gregarinida
vsGregarinida
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of single-celled parasites that live in the guts of insects and worms

is the same name without the rank word included

Compounds

order Gregarinida
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of single-celled parasites that live in the guts of insects and worms

Surface Forms

Gregarinida singular
Gregarinidas plural

Etymology

Gregarinida comes from the Latin root greg- meaning 'flock' or 'group', the same root you see in gregarious. That is a helpful memory because these tiny parasites often live together inside the gut of invertebrates, so their name points to their habit of forming groups.