Loxodes
Sign in to saveLoxodes is a genus of karyorelictean ciliates, belonging to Loxodidae. It is the only known karyorelictean ciliate that lives in freshwater habitats. The genus is known for its distinctive morphology, including a relatively large, flattened body and unique nuclear structures. It is also known to exhibit fascinating behaviours, such as geotaxis and light sensitivity.
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GENUS
- KingdomChromista
- PhylumCiliophora
- ClassKaryorelictea
- OrderLoxodida
- FamilyLoxodidae
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16 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Type species
- History of knowledge
- Habitat and ecology
- Description of organism
- Morphology
- Nuclear and cellular division
- Geotaxis
- Pigmentocysts
- Genetic code
- Phylogeny
- Cell cycle
- List of species
- Practical importance
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Loxodes is a genus of karyorelictean ciliates, belonging to Loxodidae. It is the only known karyorelictean ciliate that lives in freshwater habitats. The genus is known for its distinctive morphology, including a relatively large, flattened body and unique nuclear structures. It is also known to exhibit fascinating behaviours, such as geotaxis and light sensitivity.
== Etymology == The term Loxodes derives from the ancient greek (), meaning "oblique, tilted". According to Ehrenberg, who first described the genus, Loxodes means oblique and refers to the anterior margin of the ciliated lip of the organisms in this genus.