Chilomonas

Chilomonas
Scientific classification
Domain:
Eukaryota
Division:
Cryptophyta
Class:
Cryptophyceae
Order:
Cryptomonadales
Family:
Campylomonadaceae
Genus:
Chilomonas

Ehrenberg ex Ralfs, 1831 
Type species
Chilomonas paramecium
Ehrenberg 1831
Synonyms
  • Chilomonas (Euchilomonas) Diesing 1850
  • Chilomonas (Plagiomastix) Diesing 1850
  • Plagiomastix (Diesing 1850) Diesing 1866

Chilomonas is a genus of cryptophytes, including the species Chilomonas paramecium. Chilomonas is a protozoan (heterotroph). Chilomonas is golden brown and has two flagella.

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