''Isotricha'' is a genus of protozoa (single-celled organisms) which are
commensal
Commensalism is a long-term biological interaction (symbiosis) in which members of one species gain benefits while those of the other species neither benefit nor are harmed. This is in contrast with mutualism, in which both organisms benefit f ...
s of the
rumen
The rumen, also known as a paunch, is the largest stomach compartment in ruminants. The rumen and the reticulum make up the reticulorumen in ruminant animals. The diverse microbial communities in the rumen allows it to serve as the primary si ...
of
ruminant
Ruminants are herbivorous grazing or browsing artiodactyls belonging to the suborder Ruminantia that are able to acquire nutrients from plant-based food by fermenting it in a specialized stomach prior to digestion, principally through microb ...
animals. They are approximately long.
Species include:
* ''
Isotricha intestinalis
''Isotricha intestinalis'' is a species of Holotricha, holotrich protozoa in the class Litostomatea.
Description
''Isotricha intestinalis'' can be 200 micrometers long, and is distinguishable by its mouth position. They are the largest protozoan ...
''
Stein 1858
* ''
Isotricha prostoma''
Stein 1858
References
Biological interactions
Ciliate genera
Litostomatea
Symbiosis
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