Malawimonad

Malawimonads
Light microscopy image of the malawimonad Gefionella okellyi
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Phylum:
Cavalier-Smith 2021[1]
Class:
Cavalier-Smith 2013
Order:
Cavalier-Smith 2003
Families
Synonyms
  • Neolouka Cavalier-Smith 2013

Malawimonads (order Malawimonadida) are a small group of microorganisms with a basal position in the evolutionary tree of eukaryotes, containing only three recognized species.[2] They're considered part of a paraphyletic group known as "Excavata".[3][4]

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