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| Electron micrograph of Chilomastix cuspidata. The "9+2" axoneme and the enclosing membrane can be seen, the flagellum has two vanes. | |
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| Genus: | Chilomastix Aléxéieff, 1910
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Chilomastix is a genus of pyriform excavates within the family Retortamonadidae[1] All species within this genus are flagellated, structured with three flagella pointing anteriorly and a fourth contained within the feeding groove.[1] Chilomastix also lacks Golgi apparatus and mitochondria but does possess a single nucleus.[1] The genus parasitizes a wide range of vertebrate hosts, but is known to be typically non-pathogenic, and is therefore classified as harmless.[2][3] The life cycle of Chilomastix lacks an intermediate host or vector.[4] Chilomastix has a resistant cyst stage responsible for transmission and a trophozoite stage, which is recognized as the feeding stage. Chilomastix mesnili is one of the more studied species in this genus due to the fact it is a human parasite. Therefore, much of the information on this genus is based on what is known about this one species.
- ^ a b c Boeck, William C. (1 February 1921). "Chilomastix mesnili and a method for its culture". The Journal of Experimental Medicine. 33 (2): 147–175. doi:10.1084/jem.33.2.147. PMC 2128178. PMID 19868485.
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