ENDAMOEBIDAE Meaning and
Definition
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The Endamoebidae is a scientific family of parasitic amoebas belonging to the phylum Amoebozoa. Organisms within this family are characterized by their ability to exist as endoparasites, meaning they live and thrive inside the bodies of their host organisms. These amoebas are known to infect a wide range of animals, including humans.
Endamoebidae organisms have a shapeless, unicellular structure, lacking defined cell walls. They are capable of forming pseudopodia, which are temporary projections of the cell that aid in locomotion and allow the organism to engulf and absorb its prey. Unlike free-living amoebas, endamoebas have adapted to live within the gastrointestinal tract or other specific body sites of their hosts.
Members of the Endamoebidae family are well-known for their ability to cause disease. One of the most prominent examples is the genus Entamoeba, which includes pathogens like Entamoeba histolytica, responsible for causing amoebic dysentery, a severe intestinal infection prevalent in some developing countries.
The study of Endamoebidae and their impact on animal and human health is important for medical and veterinary research. Understanding their life cycle, pathogenicity, and potential treatment strategies is crucial in combating the diseases they cause.
Common Misspellings for ENDAMOEBIDAE
- wndamoebidae
- sndamoebidae
- dndamoebidae
- rndamoebidae
- 4ndamoebidae
- 3ndamoebidae
- ebdamoebidae
- emdamoebidae
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- ehdamoebidae
- ensamoebidae
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Etymology of ENDAMOEBIDAE
The word "endamoebidae" is derived from the combination of two components: "Endamoeba" and "-idae".
- "Endamoeba" comes from the Greek word "en" meaning "in" and "daimon" meaning "demon" or "spirit". It was initially coined by Russian zoologist F. E. Schulze in 1875 to describe a genus of amoebas that live inside the bodies of other organisms. The term suggests the intracellular parasitic nature of these amoebas.
- "-idae" is a suffix commonly used in taxonomy to indicate a family-level classification in the biological classification system. It comes from the Latin word "idae" which denotes a group or family of organisms. Many scientific names of animal families end in "-idae".
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