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Microsporidia |
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Microsporidia an order of the subphylum Sporozoa characterized by having small spores and one polar capsule. Common occurrence is as parasites of arthropods and fish. Includes nosema. In finfish may cause xenomas, in crustaceans cause 'cotton flesh'. Microsporidia Parasitology A phylum of ubiquitous unicellular obligate intracellular protozoans–eg, Enterocytozoon, which infect insects and vertebrates, and humans. See Encephalitozoon species. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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