Biology:Intramacronucleata

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Short description: Subphylum of single-celled organisms

Intramacronucleata
"Oxytricha trifallax"
Oxytricha trifallax
Scientific classification e
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Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Diaphoretickes
Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: SAR
Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Alveolata
Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Ciliophora
Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Intramacronucleata
Lynn, 1996[1]
Classes

Intramacronucleata is a subphylum of ciliates. The group is characterized by the manner in which division of the macronucleus is accomplished during binary fission of the cell. In ciliates of this subphylum, division of the macronucleus is achieved by the action of microtubules which are assembled inside the macronucleus itself. This is in contrast to heterotrich ciliates of the subphylum Postciliodesmatophora, in which division of the macronucleus relies on microtubules formed outside the macronuclear envelope.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q21216914 entry