Corallochytrium
| Corallochytrium | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| (unranked): | Opisthokonta |
| Class: |
Corallochytrea Cavalier-Smith 1995 |
| Order: |
Corallochytrida Cavalier-Smith 1995 |
| Family: | Corallochytridae |
| Genus: | Corallochytrium |
| Species | |
Corallochytrium confervae
Corallochytrium limacisporum
Corallochytrium is a single-celled eukaryote which was found in coral reef lagoons of the Lakshadweep islands of the Arabian sea. Although it is an opisthokont, its closest relatives in that group are not clear. For example, it is not clear whether it is more closely related to animals or fungi. Newer research indicates it is part of Holozoa.
This organism produces rough, pink, raised colonies on BK medium. The vegetative cells are unicellular. Reproduction is by binary divisions The amoeboid spores are limax shaped.
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