👉 Dictyostelids are a class of protozoan parasites that live in the gut of certain animals, including humans and some mammals. They feed on the blood of their host, causing inflammation and potentially leading to symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, and malaise. The specific role of Dictyostelids in the human microbiome is not fully understood, but they have been associated with gut health issues like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).