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Myxobolus cordeiroi

Myxobolus cordeiroi is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Myxobolus cordeiroi rather than just read about it. In short: Myxobolus cordeiroi is a myxozoan parasite of freshwater fish. Description The parasite was first described in 2009 by Adriano et al.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Myxobolus cordeiroi is a myxozoan parasite of freshwater fish.

Description The parasite was first described in 2009 by Adriano et al. The parasite was discovered in the jaú catfish (Zungaro jahu). The plasmodia were found in the connective tissue of the gill arch, skin, serosa of the body cavity, urinary bladder and eye. They were white and round and measured 0.3-2.0mm in diameter. They were surrounded by double layered collagen capsule: the outer layer possessed fibers with distinct orientation from the adjacent connective tissue while the inner layer was composed of more delicate fibrils. The spores were oval and the spore wall was smooth.

Hosts The only known host is the jaú catfish (Zungaro jahu).

Location This parasite is found in Brazil.

Phylogenetics Because the number of sequences available from this genus is currently (2009) quite limited the taxonomy may be revised in the future. On the basis of the current information the genus is divided into two clades - one infecting freshwater fish and one infecting salt water fish. Myxobolus cordeiroi has been placed near the base of the freshwater clade.

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Myxobolus cordeiroi

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Myxobolus cordeiroi claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Myxobolus cordeiroi before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Myxobolus cordeiroi ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Myxobolus cordeiroi

In research: Myxobolus cordeiroi appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Myxobolus cordeiroi in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Myxobolus cordeiroi is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Cnidaria stubs, Myxobolidae, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Myxobolus cordeiroi outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Myxobolus cordeiroi in simple terms?

Myxobolus cordeiroi is a myxozoan parasite of freshwater fish. Description The parasite was first described in 2009 by Adriano et al.

Why does Myxobolus cordeiroi matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Myxobolus cordeiroi?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on Myxobolus cordeiroi.