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Term: Order Myxosporidia

Definition

Order Myxosporidia refers to a group of parasitic protozoans that are typically found in the phylum Cnidaria and other aquatic organisms. These microscopic organisms have a complex life cycle and often cause diseases in their hosts.

Senses

Sense 1: Biological Classification

In the biological classification system, Order Myxosporidia is a taxonomic rank that categorizes a group of parasitic protozoans.

Sense 2: Parasitic Protozoans

Order Myxosporidia also denotes the actual parasitic protozoans belonging to the order. They are commonly found in various aquatic organisms, causing diseases such as myxosporidiosis.

Sample Sentences

Sense 1

• The classification of the organism was updated to Order Myxosporidia after further research.
• Scientists are studying the evolutionary relationships within Order Myxosporidia.

Sense 2

• The fish exhibited symptoms of myxosporidiosis, a disease caused by Order Myxosporidia.
• In some cases, Order Myxosporidia can devastate entire fish populations in freshwater habitats.

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