Miracidium

Miracidia are special cells that form in the body of the hosts of some protozoan parasitic organisms and play a key role in the development cycle of the parasite. They look like capsules containing a cyst, which develops into the shape of a bubble mold or a small worm. These animals are very important components of the life cycle process of parasitic microorganisms. In this article we will discuss miracidia and their importance in the life cycle of parasites.

The name “miracidium” comes from the Greek word meiraki-dion, which means “little child”. This name is due to the fact that miracidia have the appearance of capsules identical to ordinary capsules of echinococcus (the organism that causes the disease echinococcus