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Euglenida MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Euglenida
Tree Number(s)
B01.268.250
Unique ID
D016822
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016822
Annotation
infection; coordinate IM with EUGLENOZOA INFECTIONS (IM); coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc) if pertinent
Scope Note
A phylum of unicellular flagellates of ancient eukaryotic lineage with unclear taxonomy. They lack a CELL WALL but are covered by a proteinaceous flexible coat, the pellicle, that allows the cell to change shape. Historically some authorities considered them to be an order of protozoa and others classed them as ALGAE (some members have CHLOROPLASTS and some don't).
Entry Term(s)
Euglenids
Euglenophyta
Registry Number
txid3035
Public MeSH Note
92
History Note
92
Date Established
1992/01/01
Date of Entry
1991/05/02
Revision Date
2020/08/13
Euglenida Preferred
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