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cyst

Image of Proleptomonas

Description:

Proleptomonas (pro-lep-toe-moan-ass) a ellipsoidal heterotrophic flagellate of uncertain affinities, one apical flagellum emerging from the front of the cell, nucleus usually located anteriorly. Reported usually from soils. Bilaterally symmetrical cyst. Phase contrast.

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David Patterson, Linda Amaral Zettler, Mike Peglar and Tom Nerad
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