haemoproteus

• Gattung parasitischer Einzeller aus der Familie Haemoproteidae, die Vögel und Reptilien infizieren und durch blutsaugende Insekten übertragen werden.

A genus of parasitic protozoans belonging to the family Haemoproteidae, which infect birds and reptiles and are transmitted by blood-sucking insects.

Eigenname

1. Type genus of HaemoproteidaeC2formalscientific

   The type genus of the family Haemoproteidae, comprising parasitic protozoans that infect the blood cells of birds and sometimes reptiles.

   Typusgattung der Familie Haemoproteidae

   • Haemoproteus is commonly studied in veterinary parasitology.
   • Infection with Haemoproteus can cause anemia in birds.
   • The life cycle of Haemoproteus involves a vector host such as a biting midge.
   • Scientists have identified new species of Haemoproteus in tropical birds.