Relating to or belonging to the group of parasitic organisms that live in blood and reproduce through spore-like stages.
From hemosporid + the suffix -ian, meaning 'belonging to or characteristic of.' Creates an adjective form to describe organisms or infections related to hemosporids.
Birds and reptiles are constantly battling hemosporidian parasites in the wild, and these infections can actually change animal behavior and survival rates in ways scientists are still discovering.
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