Genus: Only 1 emergent flagellum; locomotory flagellum directed anteriorly, straight, during swimming; colourless, phagotrophic; no eyespot; rigid, solitary, ovoid, usually flat, with several keels; freshwater (Illustrated Guide, 1985). Oval or pyriform; not plastic; pellicle often with straight or spiral furrow; a single flagellum; many species (Kudo, 1966).

P. bicarinata 2 clips cell 24 μm flag. 30-35 μm or P. dorsalis ? Japan, 1998

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