monocystis

/mɒnəˈsɪstɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of parasitic protozoa in the phylum Apicomplexa, often found in the intestines of insects.

“The researcher studied the behavior of Monocystis parasites in the guts of beetles.”

Synonyms

  • parasite
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • host
  • insect