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Acnidosporidia

Acnidosporidia

9.9
A group of one-celled parasites that mainly live in animals without backbones
  • noun
  • /ˌæk.nɪ.dəˈspɔːr.ɪ.di.ə/
  • Specialized
: Acnidosporidia
  • The life cycle of Acnidosporidia involves complex interactions with their invertebrate hosts.

Examples

  • Scientists have discovered multiple species of Acnidosporidia that infect marine animals.

  • The diversity within Acnidosporidia is remarkable, especially among aquatic species.

  • Research on Acnidosporidia has advanced our understanding of invertebrate parasites.

  • Scientists debated the evolutionary relationships of Acnidosporidia for many years.

  • The subclass Acnidosporidia includes various parasites.

  • Researchers study the Acnidosporidia to understand their life cycle.

  • Research on Acnidosporidia has advanced our understanding of invertebrate parasites.

Surface Forms

Acnidosporidia singular
Acnidosporidiae plural

Etymology

Acnidosporidia is easiest to remember if you spot the part spori like the English word 'spore' and the ending -idia used for group names, which together suggest tiny, spore-making life forms. That's why Acnidosporidia refers to a group of single-celled parasites that live in animals without backbones.