Isotricha intestinalis
Isotricha intestinalis is a species of holotrich[2] protozoa in the class Litostomatea.
Isotricha intestinalis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
Clade: | SAR |
Clade: | Alveolata |
Phylum: | Ciliophora |
Class: | Litostomatea |
Order: | Vestibuliferida |
Family: | Isotrichidae |
Genus: | Isotricha |
Species: | I. intestinalis |
Binomial name | |
Isotricha intestinalis Stein, 1859[1] | |
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. Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Orpin, Colin G.; Letcher, Andrew J. (May 1978). "Some factors controlling the attachment of the rumen holotrich protozoa Isotricha intestinalis and I. prostoma to plant particles in vitro". Journal of General Microbiology. 106 (1): 33–40. doi:10.1099/00221287-106-1-33. PMID 418148.
- "Image number D383-3". United States Department of Agriculture. Agricultural Research Service. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
- Yarlett, Nigel; Hann, Ao C.; Lloyd, David; Williams, Alan G. (1983). "Hydrogenosomes in a mixed isolate of Isotricha prostoma and Isotricha intestinalis from ovine rumen contents". Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. B, Comparative Biochemistry. 74 (2): 357–64. doi:10.1016/0305-0491(83)90025-1. PMID 6403285.
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