Parasitology Glossary

noun the branch of zoology that deals with the study of mites

• The study of mites and ticks falls under the field of acarology.
• I never knew acarinology was a thing until I stumbled upon it in my biology class.
• Acarinology sounds like a made-up word, but it's actually a legitimate scientific discipline.
• Exploring the intricate world of acarinology is like unlocking a hidden treasure trove of knowledge.

noun a taxonomic order of crustaceans known as barnacles that have a soft body enclosed in a shell made of plates

• The Acrothoracica is a subclass of parasitic barnacles that attach themselves to various marine animals.
• Have you heard of those Acrothoracica barnacles that cling onto other sea creatures?
• Those Acrothoracica barnacles are like the freeloaders of the ocean, just hitching a ride on other animals.
• Like the Acrothoracica barnacles, some people tend to latch onto others for their own benefit without giving anything in return.

noun a type of parasitic protozoan belonging to the class Actinomyxidia

• The actinomyxidian parasite infects the gills of fish, causing respiratory problems.
• I heard that actinomyxidian can really mess up a fish's breathing.
• Actinomyxidian is like the ultimate fish gill invader.
• The actinomyxidian parasite spreads through the fish population like wildfire.