SCHIZOGREGARINA Meaning and
Definition
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Schizogregarina refers to a genus of parasitic protozoans belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. They are characterized by their mode of reproduction, known as schizogony, which involves multiple fission stages resulting in the formation of numerous daughter cells.
Schizogregarina organisms are commonly found in the digestive systems of various invertebrates, particularly insects, reptiles, and crustaceans. They are non-motile and possess a complex life cycle, which typically involves several stages. The lifecycle begins when the infective stage, known as the sporozoite, is ingested by the host. The sporozoite traverses the host's digestive system and penetrates the cells lining the intestine. Within the host's cells, it undergoes intensive reproduction through schizogony, resulting in the development of multiple merozoites. These merozoites subsequently rupture the host cell walls, releasing them into the host's tissues.
The released merozoites then infect new host cells, where they undergo further rounds of schizogony and produce even more merozoites. This process continues, causing extensive damage to the host's tissues. Eventually, the merozoites differentiate into the sexual stages known as gametocytes, which fuse to form zygotes. The zygotes encapsulate and develop into a resistant cyst, which is excreted from the host's body via feces, completing the life cycle of the organism.
Schizogregarina parasitism can have various impacts on the host, depending on the intensity of the infection. In mild cases, the host may exhibit few or no symptoms. However, heavy infestations can lead to severe pathogenic effects, resulting in reduced growth, impaired reproductive capacity
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A suborder of Gregarinida reproducing by fission or budding in addition to sporulation.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for SCHIZOGREGARINA
- achizogregarina
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Etymology of SCHIZOGREGARINA
The word "Schizogregarina" has its etymology rooted in Greek. It is composed of two Greek words: "schizo" (σχίζω), meaning "to split" or "to divide", and "gregarina" (γρηγορεύω), which refers to a type of parasitic protozoan found in the intestines of invertebrates. When combined, "Schizogregarina" can be interpreted as "splitting gregarina", possibly referring to the reproductive process of the organism or its distinct characteristics.
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