Adeleorina

Adeleorina is a suborder of parasitic protozoa within the phylum Apicomplexa. These organisms are known for their complex life cycles and are primarily parasites of invertebrates and vertebrates. Members of this suborder are characterized by their unique apical complex, which they use to invade host cells.

Taxonomy

The suborder Adeleorina is part of the order Eucoccidiorida, which is within the class Conoidasida. This suborder includes several families, with the most notable being the Adeleidae and Hepatozoidae.

Life Cycle

Adeleorina species have complex life cycles that often involve multiple hosts. Typically, these parasites undergo both sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction during their life cycle. The sexual phase usually occurs in the definitive host, while the asexual phase occurs in the intermediate host.

Hosts

The definitive hosts are often arthropods, such as ticks and insects, while the intermediate hosts can be a variety of vertebrates, including mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Pathogenicity

Some species within the Adeleorina suborder are known to cause diseases in their hosts. For example, members of the genus Hepatozoon can cause hepatozoonosis in dogs and other animals. These infections can lead to symptoms such as fever, lethargy, and anemia.

Research and Importance

Research on Adeleorina is important for understanding the biology of parasitic infections and developing treatments for diseases they cause. These organisms are also studied for their evolutionary relationships with other apicomplexans, such as those in the genera Plasmodium and Toxoplasma.

Also see

• Apicomplexa
• Eucoccidiorida
• Hepatozoon
• Parasitology