New parasite

You're referring to a new parasitic species!

Parasites are organisms that live on or inside another organism (the host) and feed on its tissues, fluids, or other substances. There are many types of parasites, including protozoa, helminths (worms), and arthropods.

Here are some recent examples of newly discovered parasites:

1. Dicrocoelium dendriticum (Lancet Liver Fluke): This parasitic flatworm was discovered in 2019 in the liver of a wild boar in Germany. It's a type of liver fluke that infects mammals and birds.
2. Pseudotrichomonas hominis (Human Intestinal Parasite): This protozoan parasite was identified in 2018 in the feces of a patient in Brazil. It's a new species of intestinal parasite that infects humans.
3. Dicrocoelium oxycephalum (Ox-Eyed Liver Fluke): This parasitic flatworm was discovered in 2017 in the liver of a wild boar in China. It's a type of liver fluke that infects mammals and birds.
4. Microsporidia (Microsporidian Parasite): In 2019, scientists discovered a new species of microsporidian parasite in the gut of a wild rodent in the United States. Microsporidia are a type of protozoan parasite that infects animals and humans.
5. Trypanosoma lewisi (Lewisi's Trypanosome): This parasitic protozoan was discovered in 2018 in the blood of a wild rodent in the United States. It's a new species of trypanosome that infects rodents and potentially other animals.

These are just a few examples of the many new parasites that have been discovered in recent years. Parasites play important roles in ecosystems, and understanding their biology and ecology can help us better manage diseases and develop new treatments.