actinomyxidia
|ac-ti-no-myx-i-di-a|
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/ˌæktɪnoʊmɪkˈsɪdiə/
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/ˌæktɪnəʊmɪkˈsɪdɪə/
parasitic protozoans
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinomyxidia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'myxa' meaning 'mucus'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'actinomyxidia' was coined in the 20th century to describe a group of parasitic protozoans.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the ray-like structure of the spores, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a class of parasitic protozoans that infect fish and other aquatic animals.
Actinomyxidia are known to cause diseases in fish.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 10:51