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genus Schistosoma

genus Schistosoma

9.9
A group of worm parasites that live in blood and cause disease in people
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˌʃɪstəˈsoʊmə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Schistosoma
  • The genus Schistosoma includes several species that infect humans.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying the life cycle of the genus Schistosoma to develop better treatments for schistosomiasis.

  • Infection with flukes from the genus Schistosoma is prevalent in many tropical regions.

  • The genus Schistosoma includes several species known to cause disease in humans.

  • Researchers are studying the genus Schistosoma to find new treatments.

  • Infection with flukes from the genus Schistosoma is prevalent in many tropical regions.

  • Scientists are studying the life cycle of the genus Schistosoma to develop better treatments for schistosomiasis.

  • The genus Schistosoma includes several species known to cause disease in humans.

Synonyms

Schistosoma
vsgenus Schistosoma
  • Specialized
9.9

A small worm that lives in people's blood and causes a serious illness

is the genus designated as the type representative of its biological family

Surface Forms

genus Schistosoma singular
genera Schistosoma plural

Morphology

genus + Schistosoma

The phrase is directly compositional: 'genus' (a taxonomic rank grouping related species) combined with 'Schistosoma' (the parasitic flatworms) yields the taxonomic group containing Schistosoma species. This is a standard biological naming pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The name genus Schistosoma comes from Greek parts: schisto meaning 'split' and soma meaning 'body', because the male worm has a long groove that looks like a split body holding the female. So the name fits: genus Schistosoma is the 'group' of these worms in the blood that can make people sick.