Family Plasmodiidae is a group of parasitic protozoans, which are commonly known as malaria parasites. This family includes several species of parasites that cause malaria in humans and other animals. Synonyms for this family include Plasmodium, Plasmodiida, Plasmodiidae, Haemamoeba, and Haemosporida. All these names refer to the same group of parasitic protozoans that infect red blood cells and cause the symptoms of malaria. Despite the different names, all species within this family share similar life cycles and modes of transmission. Understanding the synonyms for Family Plasmodiidae is essential for medical professionals and researchers working on malaria prevention and treatment.