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Eimeriidae

Eimeriidae

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A family of tiny single-celled parasites that live in animals and can cause disease
  • noun
  • /ˌaɪmɪˈrɪdiˌə/
  • Specialized
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  • The family Eimeriidae contains several species that are significant pathogens in poultry.

Examples

  • Veterinarians often encounter diseases caused by members of the Eimeriidae family in livestock.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of parasites in the Eimeriidae to better understand coccidial infections.

  • The Eimeriidae family includes many species that affect livestock.

  • Researchers are studying Eimeriidae to understand their impact on animal health.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of parasites in the Eimeriidae family to better understand coccidial infections in animals.

  • The Eimeriidae family consists of several species that are known to cause serious diseases in poultry.

  • Veterinarians report that infections caused by Eimeriidae can lead to significant health issues in livestock.

Surface Forms

Eimeriidae singular
Eimeriidaes plural

Morphology

Eimeriidae = Eimeria (opaque) = Eimeria + idae

The form is built from the genus name plus the Latin taxonomic family suffix '-idae', a specialist convention not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Eimeriidae comes from the name Eimer, a scientist who studied these tiny parasites, plus the ending -idae, which means 'a family or group of related animals'. So Eimeriidae is 'Eimer's family', a helpful way to remember it is the family name for a group of single-celled parasites that can cause disease.