A sporozoan order having a double cellular envelope, three polar capsules, and eight spores; parasitic chiefly in segmented worms, such as the common earthworm. ... Origin: actino-+ G. Myxa, mucus ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: ak′ti-nō-mik-sid′ē-ă Definitions: 1. A sporozoan order with a double cellular envelope, three polar capsules, and eight spores; parasitic chiefly in segmented worms, such as the common earthworm. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=950