What is another word for eimeriidae?
Pronunciation: [a͡ɪmˈi͡əɹɪˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Eimeriidae is a family of protozoan parasites that infect a wide range of hosts, including humans, livestock and wildlife. This family includes various genera, such as Eimeria, Isospora, Cyclospora, and Cryptosporidium, each causing different diseases. Due to their medical and veterinary importance, Eimeriidae has several synonyms, including coccidia, protozoa, apicomplexans, and intracellular parasites. The term coccidia is often used to describe all the genera within Eimeriidae, while protozoa refers to unicellular organisms, apicomplexans refer to parasitic organisms with complex life cycles and intracellular parasites referring to organisms that reside and replicate within host cells. Understanding the synonyms for Eimeriidae is essential for proper diagnosis, treatment and control of the diseases they cause.
