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Acnidosporidia

Description:

Acnidosporidia is a group of microscopic parasitic organisms belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. They have a complex life cycle and are known to infect a wide range of hosts, including both animals and plants.

Senses:

Sense 1: Microscopic Parasitic Organisms

In this sense, acnidosporidia refers to a group of microscopic parasitic organisms that belong to the phylum Apicomplexa. These organisms have a complex life cycle and are responsible for causing various diseases in their hosts.

Example Sentence: The acnidosporidia that infected the fish were responsible for their deteriorating health.

Sense 2: Infections in Animals and Plants

This sense of acnidosporidia refers to the infections caused by these microscopic organisms in animals and plants. These infections can have detrimental effects on the health and survival of the host species.

Example Sentence: The acnidosporidia infection in the apple trees resulted in a significant decrease in fruit production.

Related Products:

To learn more about acnidosporidia and related topics, you may be interested in the following books:

• Acnidosporidia: Study of Parasitic Organisms
• Acnidosporidia Infections: Impact on Animals and Plants
• Apicomplexa: Microscopic Parasites and Their Life Cycle