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Chilomonas Ehrenberg 1831; 5 of 7 species descriptions are currwently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2014).Order Cryptomonadales; Family Campylomonadaceae |
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Morphology: |
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Biflagellate unicells. Asymmetric "tear-drop" with a slight bend at the basal end. Two subapically-inserted flagella. Colorless. Sack-like gullet lined with many rows of ejectisomes. More detail at Guiry and Guiry. |
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Freshwater including temporary lakes and rivers. Some species are reported in brackish and marine habitats, mainly reported from Europe. |
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