genus leucocytozoon

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Noun genus leucocytozoon has 1 sense

genus Leucocytozoon, genus Leucocytozoan - a genus of protoctista
--₁ is a kind of protoctist genus
--₁ is a member of Haemoproteidae, family Haemoproteidae
--₁ has members: leucocytozoan, leucocytozoon

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Genus Leucocytozoon

Description:

Genus Leucocytozoon refers to a group of parasitic protozoa that infect birds, commonly causing the disease Leucocytozoonosis. This genus belongs to the phylum Apicomplexa and is characterized by the presence of pigment granules within their infected host's white blood cells.

Sample sentences:

Scientists have identified various species within the genus Leucocytozoon.
Leucocytozoon parasites can have a severe impact on avian populations.
The life cycle of the genus Leucocytozoon involves transmission between mosquitoes and birds.

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