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cell and cysts

Image of Cyrtolophosididae

Description:

Cyrtolophosis (sir-toe-low-foe-sis), usually found in mucus sheaths, with only the anterior end projecting. Typically with a quiff of anterior cilia, and the mouth located just subapically. Cysts also form. Phase contrast micrograph.

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