| 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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Isotricha intestinalis Stein, 1859 | |
Isotricha intestinalis is a species of holotrich protozoa in the class Litostomatea.
Description
Isotricha intestinalis can be 200 micrometers long, and is distinguishable by its mouth position. They are the largest protozoans present in the rumen of sheep.
This species has microbody-like organelles, and a highly granular appearance.
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.
{{cite web}}: 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.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Isotricha intestinalis | |