👉 Nessie, a diminutive of the Latin name "neos" meaning new and "sirens," is a genus of protozoan parasites commonly found in freshwater. These organisms are part of the family Neisseriidae, which also includes the amoebae. The term "nissie" refers to the newly emerged form of these parasites after they have been washed away by water or other means.
Nessies can be found in a wide range of habitats including lakes
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