microsporidian
/ˌmaɪkroʊspəˈrɪdiən/
noun
- A very small, single-celled parasite that infects animals, especially insects and fish.
- Fish farmers watch for microsporidian infections that can harm their stock.
- Scientists discovered a new microsporidian living inside a species of shrimp.
- The microsporidian caused a disease in the honeybees, making them weak.
adjective
- Relating to or caused by microsporidians.
- The lab tested the water for microsporidian contamination.
- The fish showed signs of a microsporidian disease.
- Microsporidian infections are hard to treat because the parasites are so tiny.