Skoliomonas | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Phylum: | Metamonada |
Genus: | Skoliomonas Eglit & Simpson, 2024[2] |
Species: | S. litria
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Binomial name | |
Skoliomonas litria Eglit & Simpson, 2024[1]
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Type strain | |
TZLM1-RC |
Skoliomonas is a genus of anaerobic protists closely related to barthelonids, a small group of basal eukaryotes within the phylum Metamonada. It is a monotypic genus containing the sole species Skoliomonas litria. Members of this genus are informally named skoliomonads. They are found inhabiting hypersaline alkaline lakes in Tanzania and North America.