Gregarinida

/ˌɡrɛɡəˈrɪnɪdə/ noun

Definition

An order of parasitic protozoans characterized by their gregarious behavior and intracellular reproduction.

Etymology

From gregarina with the order-level suffix -ida (designating a taxonomic order in biological classification).

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