As the most abundant cell population in the blood, erythrocytes represent an attractive source of nutrients and a protective niche to a number of pathogens. Previously, we observed the attachment of the myxozoan parasite Sphaerospora molnari to erythrocytes of its host, common carp (Cyprinus carpio ), raising a number of questions about the nature of this interaction.

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血腥盛宴：探索粘液菌Sphaerospora molnari的红血球喂养行为。

作为血液中最丰富的细胞种群，红细胞代表着有吸引力的营养来源和对许多病原体的保护性生态位。以前，我们观察到粘虫寄生虫Sphaerospora molnari附着在其宿主鲤鱼（Cyprinus carpio）的红细胞上，引起了许多有关这种相互作用的性质的问题。