Myxozoa
Synonyms
Malacosporea
Malacosporeas
Myxosporea
Myxosporeas
Myxozoas
Single-celled, aquatic endoparasitic worms that are currently considered belonging to the phylum CNIDARIA. They have a complex life cycle and parasitize a wide range of hosts including FISHES; ANNELIDA; and BRYOZOA.