Loxodes
| Loxodes | |
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| Illustration of Loxodes rostrum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Sar |
| Clade: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Ciliophora |
| Subphylum: | Postciliodesmatophora |
| Class: | Karyorelictea |
| Order: | Loxodida |
| Family: | Loxodidae |
| Genus: | Ehrenberg, 1830 |
| Species | |
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Several, including:[1]
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Loxodes is a genus of karyorelictean ciliates, belonging to Loxodidae.[1] It is the only known karyorelictean ciliate that lives in freshwater habitats. The genus is known for its distinctive morphology, including a relatively large, flattened body and unique nuclear structures. It is also known to exhibit fascinating behaviours, such as geotaxis and light sensitivity.[2]
- ^ a b "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Loxodes Ehrenberg, 1830". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2017-02-15.
- ^ Fenchel, T.; Finlay, B. J. (1984). "Geotaxis in the ciliated protozoon Loxodes". Journal of Experimental Biology. 110 (1): 17–33. Bibcode:1984JExpB.110...17F. doi:10.1242/jeb.110.1.17.