actinosporea
|ac-ti-no-spo-re-a|
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/ˌæktɪnoʊˈspɔːriə/
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/ˌæktɪnəʊˈspɔːriə/
spore stage in parasites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinosporea' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktinos' meaning 'ray' and 'sporos' meaning 'seed'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'actinosporea' was coined in the 20th century to describe a specific stage in the life cycle of certain parasites.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the spore stage of Myxozoa, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of spore found in certain parasitic organisms, particularly within the Myxozoa group.
The actinosporea stage is crucial for the life cycle of some parasites.
Last updated: 2025/05/06 22:30