haemoproteus

• Gênero de protozoários parasitas da família Haemoproteidae que infectam aves e répteis e são transmitidos por insetos hematófagos.

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

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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.

   Gênero-tipo da família 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.