Plasmodiidae
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Plasmodiidae
Plasmodiidae (pronounced: plaz-MO-dee-uh-dee) is a family of parasites within the phylum Apicomplexa. The most well-known member of this family is Plasmodium, the genus responsible for malaria.
Etymology
The term "Plasmodiidae" is derived from the Greek words "plasma" meaning "molded" or "formed", and "eidos" meaning "form" or "shape". This refers to the unique life cycle of these parasites, which involves multiple stages of transformation.
Related Terms
- Apicomplexa: A large phylum of parasitic protozoa, of which Plasmodiidae is a part.
- Plasmodium: A genus within the Plasmodiidae family, known for causing malaria.
- Malaria: A disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
- Parasite: An organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Plasmodiidae
- Wikipedia's article - Plasmodiidae
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