What is another word for Genus Sarcocystis?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs sˈɑːkəsˌɪstiz] (IPA) 
Sarcocystis is a type of protozoan parasite that infects animals and humans. This genus includes many species that are responsible for causing various diseases. Some of the synonyms used for the genus Sarcocystis include Cystosarcus, Acrocystis, Allocystis, Cladocystis, Didymocystis, Frenocystis, and Geloacystis.
These synonyms are often used interchangeably when referring to different species of Sarcocystis found in different host animals, such as cattle, sheep, and pigs. Despite having different names, all these species share similar characteristics and cause similar clinical symptoms in infected animals. They are known to cause muscle pain, fever, and weakness in affected animals, which can result in reduced productivity and economic losses in the livestock industry.
