Isotricha intestinalis
| Isotricha intestinalis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
| Clade: | SAR |
| Clade: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Ciliophora |
| Class: | Litostomatea |
| Order: | Vestibuliferida |
| Family: | Isotrichidae |
| Genus: | Isotricha |
| Species: | I. intestinalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Isotricha intestinalis Stein, 1859[1]
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Isotricha intestinalis is a species of holotrich[2] protozoa in the class Litostomatea.
Description
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b 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.
