Ophryoglena

Phylum: Ciliophora

Class: Oligohymenophorea

Order: Hymenostomatida

Family: Ophryoglenidae

Genus: Ophryoglena

 

Ophryoglena is a genus of ciliate protozoa that are transparent, oval-shaped, and medium to large in size.

 

Characteristics

 

Have an oral aperture in the front quarter of their body

Have a buccal cavity with an undulating membrane and three membranelles

Have many kineties that run lengthwise down their body

Have a macronucleus that is circular or elliptical, flattened, and folded on itself

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