Cthylla microfasciculumque: Difference between revisions
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''Cthylla microfasciculumque'' is a small flagellate found in the hindgut of lower termites; specifically ''Reticulitermes virginicus''. This symbiont bears a similar appearance to ''Cthulhu macrofasciculumque'' with a single anterior nucleus and five anterior flagellum that the organism beats in a highly recurrent pattern for mobility. | ''Cthylla microfasciculumque'' is a small flagellate found in the hindgut of lower termites; specifically ''Reticulitermes virginicus''. This symbiont bears a similar appearance to ''Cthulhu macrofasciculumque'' with a single anterior nucleus and five anterior flagellum that the organism beats in a highly recurrent pattern for mobility. | ||
The study of ''Cthylla microfasciculumque'' may lead to further insights as to how Parabasalia, the larger microbes responsible for the breakdown of lignocellulose, evolved. | The study of ''Cthylla microfasciculumque'' may lead to further insights as to how Parabasalia, the larger microbes responsible for the breakdown of lignocellulose, evolved. | ||
Revision as of 00:24, 20 April 2013
Classification
Eukaryota; Metamonada; Parabasalia
Species
Cthylla microfasciculumque
Description and Significance
Cthylla microfasciculumque is a small flagellate found in the hindgut of lower termites; specifically Reticulitermes virginicus. This symbiont bears a similar appearance to Cthulhu macrofasciculumque with a single anterior nucleus and five anterior flagellum that the organism beats in a highly recurrent pattern for mobility. The study of Cthylla microfasciculumque may lead to further insights as to how Parabasalia, the larger microbes responsible for the breakdown of lignocellulose, evolved.
Genome Structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
References
Author
Page authored by Graden Barnes and Michael Paxhia, student of Prof. Jay Lennon at Michigan State University.
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