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Alveolata
Life   Chromalveolata

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Kinds
Overview
Unicellular eukaryotes with a layer of flattened vesicles (alveoli) supporting the plasma membrane. Major alveolate groups include the dinoflagellates, apicomplexans, and ciliates.

Phylogeny

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Acknowledgements
  • Ashley MacDonald, University of Georgia, Athens
  • Amberlie McKee, University of Georgia, Athens

I thank John Pickering for his assistance with the development of this page.


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Updated: 2024-04-25 22:13:35 gmt
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