coccidiidea

/kɒksɪˈdiːɪdiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A superfamily of parasitic protozoa in the phylum Apicomplexa, which includes the genera Coccidia and Plasmodium.

“The coccidiidea are a group of parasites that cause various diseases in animals and humans.”

Synonyms

  • apicomplexa
  • protozoa

Antonyms

  • non-parasitic
  • symbiotic