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Giardia Lamblia

Parasitic Protozoa

Giardia lamblia, also known scientifically as Giardia duodenalis or Giardia intestinalis, is a flagellated single-celled parasite that colonizes the small intestine and causes the diarrheal illness giardiasis. It attaches to the intestinal lining using a disc-shaped sucker on its underside and does not invade deeper tissue, remaining confined to the intestinal lumen; when stained for microscopic examination it has a distinctive appearance often described as resembling a smiley face. It exists in an active, feeding form and a dormant, protective cyst form, and it spreads mainly through contaminated drinking water, food, soil or sewage, making it especially common where water treatment is inadequate.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Parasitic 1
System (Realm)
Freshwater 2
Living or Extinct
Yes 3
Scientific Name
Giardia lamblia 4
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Eukarya, Taxa
Source Wikidata: Giardia Lamblia

In Biome

Lake, Biomes
Source Giardia duodenalis (Wikipedia)
River, Biomes
Source Giardia duodenalis (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Giardia duodenalis (Wikipedia)
  • diet-classification (MediaWiki batch-API article extract states it plainly)
    Giardia duodenalis, also known as Giardia intestinalis and Giardia lamblia, is a flagellated parasitic protozoan microorganism of the genus Giardia that colonizes the small intestine, causing a diarrheal condition known as giardiasis.
  • In Biome: Lake, Geographical prevalence
    Giardia duodenalis is common around the world because the parasite resides in bodies of water; typically rivers, lakes, and recreational swimming pools.
  • In Biome: River, Geographical prevalence
    Giardia duodenalis is common around the world because the parasite resides in bodies of water; typically rivers, lakes, and recreational swimming pools.
  • In Group: Giardia, Lead
    Giardia duodenalis, also known as Giardia intestinalis and Giardia lamblia, is a flagellated parasitic protozoan microorganism of the genus Giardia that colonizes the small intestine, causing a diarrheal condition known as giardiasis.
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2. World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS)
World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS)View the Source
3. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ155630, descriptionView the Source
4. Wikidata: Giardia Lamblia
Child Taxon Of: Eukarya, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source
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