Description
Comma-shaped cells with 2 equal flagella . May swim or may attach to the substrate using the distal third of the recurrent flagellum (Fig. 6) . Anterior flagellum used to generate feeding current , but posterior part of the cell may be , extended to form a feeding cup . Marine , described from south of England. 01e and type species , P. adriperis Tong , 1997. Reference : Tong , 1997
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Comma-shaped cells with 2 equal flagella . May swim or may attach to the substrate using the distal third of the recurrent flagellum (Fig. 6) . Anterior flagellum used to generate feeding current , but posterior part of the cell may be , extended to form a feeding cup . Marine , described from south of England. 01e and type species , P. adriperis Tong , 1997. Reference : Tong , 1997