Genus: A flattened ovoid or oblong, with longitudinal surface folds and
appearance of thickened 'pellicle'; hyaloplasm a crescent at anterior end with
thin extensions toward posterior end along sides; uninucleate (Page, 1976).
Species: 100-175 μm long,
by 60-80 μm wide anteriorly;
cornucopia-shaped; uroid more or less morulate; ectoplasm thick, margin and dorsal wrinkles,
ridges; nucleus spherical to ellipsoid, elastic, ~12 μm
with endosome and companion body; contractile vacuole near rear (Illustrated Guide, 1985).
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