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 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
| Clade: | SAR |
| Clade: | 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
edit- ^ "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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