| Pygsuia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Class: | Breviatea |
| Genus: | Pygsuia Brown et al., 2013 |
| Species: | P. biforma |
| Binomial name | |
| Pygsuia biforma Brown et al., 2013 [1] | |
Pygsuia is a genus in the clade of Breviatea, which are basal eukaryotes. [2] This genus contains only one species, Pygsuia biforma, which is known for its long flagella compared to other breviates.
The genus name, Pygsuia, is derived from a part of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks sports cheer, which goes "Wooo Pig Sooie ". This is because the species has a row of structures similar to those of actual razorbacks. "Pyg" in the genus name refers to pigs while also referencing the Latin term Pygmae, as a nod to the organisms' small size. "Sui" in the genus name refers to the sound made by hog callers. As a consequence, the full genus name means "little pig" in mock Latin. [1]
 | This eukaryote-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |