What is another word for myxosporidian?
Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪksəspɔːɹˈɪdi͡ən] (IPA) 
Myxosporidia is a unique class of parasitic protozoans that infect fish and amphibians. Synonyms for the word "myxosporidian" include Myxozoa, Myxomycota, and Myxosoma. Myxozoa is derived from the Greek word "myxo" meaning mucous and "zoa" meaning animal. Myxomycota is derived from the ancient Greek words "myxa" meaning slime and "mycot" meaning fungus. Myxosoma is derived from the Latin words "myxa" meaning slime and "soma" meaning body. These synonyms can be used interchangeably to describe the same class of parasitic organisms, which have both a complex life cycle and a significant impact on fisheries and amphibian populations.
