Reclinomonas
Encyclopedia
Reclinomonas a genus of small protozoans that feed on bacteria. Reclinomonas americana has 98 genes encoded by mitochondrial DNA
, the highest number among organisms analyzed up to date.
It has been described as an Excavate
.
Mitochondrial DNA
Mitochondrial DNA is the DNA located in organelles called mitochondria, structures within eukaryotic cells that convert the chemical energy from food into a form that cells can use, adenosine triphosphate...
, the highest number among organisms analyzed up to date.
It has been described as an Excavate
Excavate
The excavates are a major kingdom of unicellular eukaryotes, often known as Excavata. The phylogenetic category Excavata, proposed by Cavalier-Smith in 2002, contains a variety of free-living and symbiotic forms, and also includes some important parasites of humans.-Characteristics:Many excavates...
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External links
- Tree of Life: Reclinomonas
- Reclinomonas page in Protist Image Data, University of Montreal.