Isotricha intestinalis
| Isotricha intestinalis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Chromalveolata |
| (unranked): | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Ciliophora |
| Class: | Litostomatea |
| Family: | Isotrichidae |
| Genus: | Isotricha |
| Species: | I. intestinalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Isotricha intestinalis Stein, 1859[1] | |
| Typical orders | |
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Subclass Trichostomatia | |
Isotricha intestinalis is a species of holotrich[2] protozoa in the class Litostomatea.
Description
Isotricha intestinalis can be 200 micrometers long, and is distinguishable by its mouth position.[3] They are the largest protozoans present in the rumen of sheep.[2]
This species has microbody-like organelles, and a highly granular appearance.[4]
References
- ↑ Drs. Sheila Brands, Universal Taxonomic Services, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2009-10-17). "Genus Isotricha - Classification - Systema Naturae 2000". Sn2000.taxonomy.nl. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- 1 2 http://mic.sgmjournals.org/cgi/reprint/106/1/33.pdf
- ↑ http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/feb06/d383-3.htm
- ↑ "Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Comparative Biochemistry : Hydrogenosomes in a mixed isolate of Isotricha prostoma and Isotricha intestinalis from ovine rumen contents". ScienceDirect. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
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