Definition: A phylum of EUKARYOTES in the RHIZARIA group. They are small endoparasites of marine invertebrates. Spores are structurally complex but without polar filaments or tubes.
infection: coordinate IM with PROTOZOAN INFECTIONS (IM); coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc) if pertinent; entry term BONAMIA OSTREAE: BONAMIA PLANT is also available
Other names ostreae, Bonamia; Haplosporidias; Haplosporidas; Haplosporidia; Bonamia ostreae