Animal Parasites

noun a disease of birds and mammals that is caused by coccidia and is marked by severe diarrhea

• Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by coccidian protozoa.
• My chicken got sick with coccidiosis, but the vet gave it medication.
• I heard that coccidiosis can spread quickly among poultry if not treated promptly.
• In the world of farming, coccidiosis is like a silent predator that can devastate livestock.

noun a type of mite belonging to the family Acaridae

• The acarida is a type of mite that can be found in stored food products.
• I found some acarida in the pantry, we need to get rid of them.
• Those little acarida are so annoying, they keep getting into everything.
• The acarida of doubt began to infest his mind, causing him to question everything.