Uronematidae

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Uronematidae
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Uronema nigricans
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Domain: Eukaryota
Clade: Diaphoretickes
Clade: SAR
Clade: Alveolata
Phylum: Ciliophora
Class: Oligohymenophorea
Order: Philasterida
Family: Uronematidae
Thompson, 1964 [1]
Genera

Uronematidae is a family of ciliates in the order Philasterida.

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References

  1. A redescription of Uronema marinum, and a proposed new family Uronematidae. JC Thompson, The Virginia Journal of Science, 1964