What is another word for haemoproteid?
Pronunciation: [hˈiːməpɹˌə͡ʊtɪd] (IPA) 
Haemoproteid is a term used to describe a group of parasitic protozoans that infect birds and reptiles. The term has several synonyms that are used interchangeably in the scientific literature. These synonyms include Haemosporina, Haemoflagellata, and Haemosporidia. Another commonly used synonym is Plasmodium, which refers specifically to a genus of haemoproteids that infect birds. Other species of haemoproteids include Leucocytozoon, which primarily infects birds, and Hemolivia, which primarily infects reptiles. While all of these parasites are haemoproteids, each species has unique characteristics and life cycles that differentiate them from one another. Nonetheless, all haemoproteids can cause significant harm to their hosts if left untreated.
