Tetramitus Perty , 1852 (Fig . 13)

Description

With 4 equal flagella arising in a flattened slit at the front end of the cell, surrounded by a distinct anterior lip-like rostrum . Substantial fibrous root associated with flagellar bases. Cysts without pores . Many of the flagellates assigned to this genus are likely to be more closely related to Percolomonas cosmopolitus than to T. rostratus, the type of this genus. Reported from soil, freshwater, and feces .

Type species

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With 4 equal flagella arising in a flattened slit at
the front end of the cell, surrounded by a distinct
anterior lip-like rostrum . Substantial fibrous
root associated with flagellar bases. Cysts without
pores . Many of the flagellates assigned to this genus
are likely to be more closely related to
Percolomonas cosmopolitus than to T. rostratus, the
type of this genus. Reported from soil, freshwater,
and feces .