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haemoproteid

haemoproteid

9.9
A single-celled parasite that lives in a bird's blood and organs
  • noun
  • /ˌhiːməˈproʊtiːd/
  • UK
: haemoproteido
  • Many species of birds can be infected by haemoproteids transmitted by biting insects.

Examples

  • The researcher identified a new haemoproteid in the blood samples of migratory swallows.

  • The haemoproteid was found in the blood of the infected bird.

  • Many veterinarians study the effects of haemoproteids on migratory bird populations in the field.

  • A haemoproteid infects birds.

  • Many species of birds can be infected by haemoproteids transmitted by biting insects.

  • The researcher identified a new haemoproteid in the blood samples of migratory swallows.

  • The haemoproteid was found in the blood of the infected bird.

Surface Forms

haemoproteid singular
haemoproteids plural

Morphology

haemoproteid = haemoproteus (opaque) = haemo + prote + id

The immediate base is the scientific genus name 'haemoproteus', which is not transparent to most learners.

Etymology

Haemoproteid starts with haemo- meaning 'blood' (the same root you see in haemoglobin) and ends with -proteid, from the parasite group name Haemoproteus, so it literally means a blood parasite; that's why the word is used for parasites that live in the blood of birds.