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Haemoproteidae

Haemoproteidae

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Tiny living things that live in birds' blood and cause disease
  • noun
  • /ˌhiːməˈproʊtiˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Haemoproteidae
  • The Haemoproteidae family includes several species that affect avian health.

Examples

  • The Haemoproteidae are responsible for various diseases in wild and domestic bird species.

  • Birds infected by Haemoproteidae can show symptoms of anemia.

  • Researchers examined blood samples for the presence of Haemoproteidae parasites.

  • Understanding the life cycle of Haemoproteidae helps in the prevention of avian infections.

  • Researchers examined blood samples for the presence of Haemoproteidae parasites.

  • The Haemoproteidae are responsible for various diseases in wild and domestic bird species.

  • Birds infected by Haemoproteidae can show symptoms of anemia.

Synonyms

family Haemoproteidae
vsHaemoproteidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tiny parasites that live in birds and can cause malaria-like illness

infect the blood of birds specifically rather than birds generally

Compounds

family Haemoproteidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tiny parasites that live in birds and can cause malaria-like illness

Surface Forms

Haemoproteidae singular
Haemoproteidae plural

Morphology

Haemoproteidae = Haemoproteus (opaque) = Haemoprote + idae

In scientific taxonomy, adding '-idae' to a genus name denotes a family, but this rule is specialized rather than part of general vocabulary knowledge.

Etymology

The word Haemoproteidae comes from Greek parts: haemo- meaning 'blood', as in haemoglobin, the name Proteus, a Greek god who could 'change shape', and -idae, a family ending. So the name points to parasites that live in the blood and change form, which is why Haemoproteidae is used for a family of blood parasites in birds.