Neoparamoeba

Neoparamoeba
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Amoebozoa
Phylum: Flabellinea
Order: Dactylopodida
Family: Vexilliferidae
Genus: Neoparamoeba

Neoparamoeba is a genus of Amoebozoa.[1] They contain intracellular kinetoplastid parasites, of the genus Perkinsela, which are maintained in close contact with the nucelus and are considered obligatory and mutualistic.[2]

References

  1. "The Amoebae". Retrieved June 25, 2009.
  2. doi:10.1078/0932-4739-00901


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