order coccidia

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Noun order coccidia has 1 sense

Coccidia, order Coccidia - an order in the subclass Telosporidia
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Telosporidia, subclass Telosporidia
--₁ has members: Eimeriidae, family Eimeriidae; coccidium, eimeria

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Term: Order Coccidia

Description:

Order Coccidia refers to a taxonomic order comprising a group of microscopic, spore-forming parasites known as coccidians, belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. These intracellular protozoa usually infect the intestinal tract of various vertebrates, including birds, reptiles, and mammals, causing a disease called coccidiosis.

Sample Sentences:

The veterinarian diagnosed the bird with coccidiosis, a result of an infection by species within the order Coccidia.
Scientists are studying the lifecycle and genetic diversity of coccidians in the order Coccidia.
In order to prevent coccidiosis in their reptiles, pet owners should maintain a clean enclosure and appropriate hygiene practices.

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