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tetrahymena (n)
relative of the paramecium; often used in genetics research
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relative of the paramecium; often used in genetics research
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Tetrahymena, a genus of single-celled ciliated protozoa, is commonly found in aquatic environments.
Tetrahymena have a complex internal structure, including several micronuclei and a macronucleus.
Tetrahymena species are often used as model organisms in genetic research due to their rapid reproduction and ease of cultivation.
Tetrahymena harbor endosymbiotic bacteria called kappa, which provide them with vitamins and protect them from predators.
