Chilomonas
are small, from 20-40 um long. The
mastigophora all have one thing in common. They have flagella or
flagellum (hence, they as a group are sometimes called
"flagellates"). These whip like extensions are composed of a complex arrangement of protein microtubules.
Some sources use the word "undulipodium" to identify the
flagellum and differentiate it from that of bacteria. Chilomonas
are very common and are one of the chief food sources for larger
protozoans, especially Amoeba proteus. |
