Entamoeba moshkovskii
Entamoeba moshkovskii
Entamoeba moshkovskii (pronunciation: en-ta-mee-ba mosh-kov-skee) is a species of amoeba that is primarily found in the environment but can also be found in the human intestine. It is named after the Russian parasitologist, A. A. Moshkovski, who first described it in 1941.
Etymology
The name Entamoeba moshkovskii is derived from the Greek words "entos" meaning "within", "amoibe" meaning "change", and "moshkovskii" in honor of the Russian parasitologist A. A. Moshkovski.
Description
Entamoeba moshkovskii is a single-celled microorganism that is similar in appearance to other species of the genus Entamoeba, particularly Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba dispar. However, unlike E. histolytica, E. moshkovskii is not known to cause disease in humans.
Life Cycle
The life cycle of Entamoeba moshkovskii is similar to that of other Entamoeba species. It exists as a trophozoite in the host organism's intestine, where it feeds and reproduces. When excreted in the feces, it forms a cyst that can survive in the environment and infect other hosts.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Entamoeba moshkovskii
- Wikipedia's article - Entamoeba moshkovskii
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