What is another word for haemosporidia?
Pronunciation: [hˌiːməspɔːɹˈɪdi͡ə] (IPA) 
Haemosporidia is a phylum of parasitic protozoa which includes the causative agents of malaria and related diseases in humans and animals. Synonyms for Haemosporidia include Plasmodium, a genus of single-celled parasites responsible for malaria infections, and Hematozoa, a term used to describe blood-parasites that infect birds and reptiles. Another synonym for Haemosporidia is Piroplasma, a genus of protozoan parasites responsible for causing babesiosis in animals. Other parasites within the Haemosporidia phylum include Haemoproteus, which infect birds, and Leucocytozoon, which infects a variety of birds. These synonyms are often used interchangeably within the scientific community to describe the various types of blood parasites that can cause disease in animals.
