Isotricha intestinalis

Isotricha intestinalis is a species of holotrich[2] protozoa in the class Litostomatea.

Isotricha intestinalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Chromista
Superphylum: 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

  1. Drs. Sheila Brands, Universal Taxonomic Services, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2009-10-17). "Genus Isotricha - Classification - Systema Naturae 2000". Sn2000.taxonomy.nl. Retrieved 2010-08-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. 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.
  3. "Image number D383-3". United States Department of Agriculture. Agricultural Research Service. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  4. 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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