Researchers reveal cellular architecture, phylogenetic position of protist Meteora sporadica

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Jan 31, 2024, 11:09 am164 pts
Meteora sporadica is a small, unicellular eukaryote (protist) that was discovered in deep Mediterranean sea sediments in 2002. It differs from known protists by the presence of two lateral arms that swing back and forth. However, the ultrastructure and phylogenetic position of M. sporadica remain unknown.

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