sarcocystis

• Род паразитических простейших, являющийся основным родом отряда саркоспоридий, обычно поражающий мышечную ткань млекопитающих и других животных.

A genus of parasitic protozoa that is the chief genus of the order Sarcosporidia, typically infecting the muscle tissue of mammals and other animals.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Parasitic protozoan genusC2formalscientific

   A genus of parasitic protozoans belonging to the order Sarcosporidia, which infect animals and sometimes humans, causing sarcocystosis.

   Род паразитических простейших

   • Sarcocystis species are commonly found in livestock such as cattle and pigs.
   • The life cycle of Sarcocystis involves both an intermediate and a definitive host.
   • Infection with Sarcocystis can lead to muscle cysts in the host animal.