What is another word for microsporidian?
Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪkɹə͡ʊspɔːɹˈɪdi͡ən] (IPA) 
Microsporidians are a group of parasitic organisms that infect various animal and insect species, causing disease and sometimes death. These small, unicellular organisms are characterized by their unique spores, which contain specialized structures for infecting host cells. Synonyms for microsporidians include microsporidia, microsporidian fungi, and microsporidian parasites. Microsporidians have been implicated in a variety of diseases in humans, including infections of the eye, gut, and respiratory tract, as well as invertebrate species such as bees, grasshoppers, and crustaceans. Researchers are currently exploring potential treatments for microsporidian infections, but effective therapies have proven elusive so far.
