Trichodina
Classification
Domain; Eukaryota SAR Alveolata Subphylum; Intramacronucleata Class; Oligohymenophorea Subclass; Peritrichia Order; Mobilida family; Trichodinae Genus; Trichodina
Species
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Genus species
Description and Significance
Trichodinids are circular ciliates that may be disc-shaped or hemispherical with an almost saw-blade appearance. The Cytostome (cell mouth) is on the surface that faces away from the host; this is termed the oral surface. They are found in the gills of fish but they only use fish as an anchor site. They feed off of bacteria in the surrounding environment.
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
The Trichodinids have simple, direct life cycles. They reproduce using binary fission, where they split in half into two identical daughter cells. Once split, they complete themselves by replacing their denticles from the outside in. They gain energy by feeding off bacteria in the surrounding water.
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 Galen Reding, student of Prof. Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington.
