Parapodophrya soliformis

Phylum: Ciliophora

Class: Kinetofragminophora

Order: Suctorida

Family: Parapodophryidae

Genus: Parapodophrya

Species: P. soliformis

 

Parapodophrya soliformis is a spherical protozoan with tentacles that radiate from its body. It is a member of the ciliate phylum and the Phyllopharyngea class.

 

Description

 

Spherical in shape

Has a thin stalk

Has tentacles that radiate from its body

Some tentacles are long and conical at the proximal portion

Is about 50–60 μm in diameter

Lives in salt water

 

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