ISSN:
1615-6102
Keywords:
Flagellate/ciliate
;
Protists
;
Cytoskeleton
;
Flagellar apparatus
;
Kinetid
;
Terminology
;
Nomenclature
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The terminology used to describe the cytoskeleton of protists is sometimes redundant and confusing. The independent origins of protistology from studies on algae, fungi, and protozoans led to these problems. Additionally, recent studies indicate that seemingly unrelated taxa form new, monophyletic groups. However, homologous structures that support monophyly are difficult to identify when the literature is published in journals restricted to specific fields or when the terminology is in duplicate or triplicate. The purpose of this paper is to establish clear definitions, identify synonyms, and indicate homologies where possible.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01320809
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