Giardia lamblia

**Definition:** A species of parasitic EUKARYOTES that attaches itself to the intestinal mucosa and feeds on mucous secretions. The organism is roughly pear-shaped and motility is somewhat erratic, with a slow oscillation about the long axis.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.237.385.400

**Synonyms:** - Giardia duodenalis - Giardia intestinalis - Lamblia intestinalis