protozoidid
Protozoidid is a term that can appear in obscure, historical, or informal discussions related to protozoan organisms. It is not a recognized taxon in contemporary standards of eukaryotic classification, and there is no universally accepted definition or membership for a group by this name. In many sources, the term may reflect uncertainty, regional usage, or a misinterpretation of related terms such as Protozoa or protozoid families described in older literature.
Nomenclature and interpretation of protozoidid vary. The component protozoid- evokes protozoa, single-celled eukaryotes, while the suffix
Relationship to modern taxonomy is therefore ambiguous. Contemporary biology treats protozoa as a diverse, largely unicellular
Historical context may explain the term’s appearance. It can emerge from older taxonomic texts, early parasitology
See also: Protozoa; Protozoan taxonomy; Taxonomic ranks; Paraphyly.