Definition: Single-celled, aquatic endoparasitic worms that are currently considered belonging to the phylum CNIDARIA. They have a complex life cycle and parasitize a wide range of hosts including FISHES; ANNELIDA; and BRYOZOA.
infection: coordinate IM with PARASITIC DISEASES, ANIMAL (IM) or PARASITIC DISEASES if in humans
ExamplesMyxobolus
Other names Myxozoas; Myxosporeas; Malacosporeas; Myxosporea; Malacosporea