ScienceAugust 26, 2026
microsporidial
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Definition
Relating to or caused by microsporidia, which are a group of microscopic, spore-forming, single-celled fungi that act as obligate parasites.
Etymology
Derived from the scientific name Microsporidia, composed of the Greek 'mikros' (small) and 'spora' (seed/spore), describing the tiny spores produced by these organisms.
In the news
The article mentions microsporidial diseases as part of the increasingly complex range of pathogens affecting shrimp and crayfish, alongside bacterial and viral threats.
Global consultation sets research priorities for crustacean health
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