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Urceolus C.von Mereschkowsky, 1879; 10 of 16 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2013).Order Euglenales; Family Peranemataceae
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Morphology: |
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Colorless phagotrophic euglenoid with one flagellum emerging through a cytostome with a flared collar. There is no record of a second non-emergent flagellum, but it is likely present (Leedale 1967). More detail from William Bourland posted online. |
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Habitat: |
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Freshwater and marine. Widespread distribution. |
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Guiry, M.D. and Guiry, G.M. 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 February 2013. Leedale, G. F. 1967. Euglenoid flagellates. Prentice-Hall |
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