Loxodida | |
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Loxodes | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
Clade: | SAR |
Clade: | Alveolata |
Phylum: | Ciliophora |
Subphylum: | Postciliodesmatophora |
Class: | Karyorelictea |
Order: | Loxodida |
Families | |
Loxodida is an order of karyorelict ciliates.[1]
The term Loxodida derives from the ancient greek λοξός (loxós), meaning "oblique, tilted".[2][3]