Epistylis
| Epistylis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Chromalveolata |
| Phylum: | Ciliophora |
| Class: | Ciliatea |
| Subclass: | Peritrichia |
| Order: | Sessilida |
| Family: | Epistylidae |
| Genus: | Epistylis Ehrenberg, 1830 [1] |
Epistylis is a genus of peritrichous ciliate with a short oral disc and collar, and a rigid stalk, often branching to form a colony.
References
- ↑ Roberto Júnio Pedroso Dias, Sthefane D`Ávila and Marta D`Agosto (2006). "First Record of Epibionts Peritrichids and Suctorians (Protozoa, Ciliophora) on Pomacea lineata (Spix, 1827)" (PDF). Brazilian Archies of Biology and Technology 49 (5): 807–812.
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