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Telosporidia

Telosporidia

9.9
Single-celled parasites that form spores containing cells that infect animals like insects
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛləˈspɔːrɪdiə/
  • Specialized
: Telosporidia
  • The complex life cycle of Telosporidia involves the formation of sporozoites that infect new cells.

Examples

  • Researchers observed the Telosporidia under a microscope to study their infectious cycle.

  • The Telosporidia spores can survive in harsh conditions.

  • Many species within the Telosporidia cause diseases in invertebrate hosts.

  • Did you know that Telosporidia are responsible for certain diseases?

  • Many species within the Telosporidia cause diseases in invertebrate hosts.

  • Researchers observed the Telosporidia under a microscope to study their infectious cycle.

  • The complex life cycle of Telosporidia involves the formation of sporozoites that infect new cells.

Surface Forms

Telosporidia singular
Telosporidia plural

Etymology

Telosporidia comes from Greek parts telo- meaning 'end' and spora meaning 'spore'. A helpful way to remember it is that these parasites make their infective 'spores' at the end of their life cycle, and those spores spread the infection to new hosts.