haemoproteus (Meaning)
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haemoproteus (n)
type genus of the family Haemoproteidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of haemoproteus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
haemoproteus Sentence Examples
- Haemoproteus is a genus of parasitic protozoans that infect birds.
- Haemoproteus parasites reside within the red blood cells of their avian hosts.
- Infection with Haemoproteus can cause anemia and lethargy in birds.
- The Haemoproteus lifecycle involves both a bird host and a black fly vector.
- During the blood meal, the black fly ingests Haemoproteus gametocytes.
- Within the black fly, the Haemoproteus develop into infective sporozoites.
- When the black fly takes another blood meal, the sporozoites are injected into the bird host.
- Haemoproteus can be transmitted through blood transfusions and organ transplants in birds.
- Researchers are investigating the use of antiparasitic drugs to treat Haemoproteus infections.
- Haemoproteus parasites contribute to the ecological dynamics of bird populations.
FAQs About the word haemoproteus
type genus of the family Haemoproteidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Haemoproteus is a genus of parasitic protozoans that infect birds.
Haemoproteus parasites reside within the red blood cells of their avian hosts.
Infection with Haemoproteus can cause anemia and lethargy in birds.
The Haemoproteus lifecycle involves both a bird host and a black fly vector.
