Isotricha
Isotricha is a genus of protozoa (single-celled organisms) which are commensals of the rumen of ruminant animals. They are approximately 150 μm (0.0059 in) long.[1]
| Isotricha | |
|---|---|
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| Isotricha intestinalis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Chromista |
| Infrakingdom: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Ciliophora |
| Class: | Litostomatea |
| Order: | Vestibuliferida |
| Family: | Isotrichidae |
| Genus: | Isotricha Stein 1859 |
Species include:[2]
- Isotricha intestinalis Stein 1858
- Isotricha prostoma Stein 1858
References
- "Isotricha - Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- Hungate, Robert E. (1966). The Rumen and Its Microbes. Academic Press Inc. p. 93. ISBN 9781483263625.
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