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Skoliomonas

Skoliomonas
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Phylum: Metamonada
Genus: Skoliomonas
Eglit & Simpson, 2024[2]
Species:
S. litria
Binomial name
Skoliomonas litria
Eglit & Simpson, 2024[1]
Type strain
TZLM1-RC

Skoliomonas is a genus of anaerobic protists closely related to barthelonids, a small group of basal eukaryotes within the phylum Metamonada. It is a monotypic genus containing the sole species Skoliomonas litria. Members of this genus are informally named skoliomonads. They are found inhabiting hypersaline alkaline lakes in Tanzania and North America.


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