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Noun: microsporidian
  1. Parasite of arthropods and fishes that invade and destroy host cells
    "Microsporidians are being studied as potential biological control agents for insect pests"

Derived forms: microsporidians

Type of: sporozoan

Part of: Microsporidia, order Microsporidia

Encyclopedia: Microsporidian