Parabasalid
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The parabasalids are a group of flagellated protists within the supergroup Excavata. Most of these eukaryotic organisms form a symbiotic relationship in animals. These include a variety of forms found in the intestines of termites[2] and cockroaches, many of which have symbiotic bacteria that help them digest cellulose in woody plants. Other species within this supergroup are known parasites, and include human pathogens.[3]
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Parabasalid | |
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Two trophozoites of Trichomonas vaginalis stained with Giemsa | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Phylum: | Metamonada |
Subphylum: | Trichozoa |
(unranked): | Parabasalia Honigberg 1973 |
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