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Paramecium

Ciliates and Amoebae

Paramecium is a genus of eukaryotic, unicellular ciliates widespread in freshwater, brackish and ocean environments, often abundant in stagnant basins and ponds. Because some species are readily cultivated and easily induced to conjugate and divide, they have been widely used in classrooms and laboratories to study biological processes, and Paramecium species are commonly studied as model organisms of the ciliate group.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Detritivore or Scavenger 1
System (Realm)
Freshwater 2
System (Realm)
Marine 2
Relationship to People
Ecotourism and Research 1
Living or Extinct
Yes 3
Identification
Distinguishing Appearance
Cells typically ovoid, elongate, or foot- or cigar-shaped 1
Scientific Name
Paramecium 1
Connections

In Biome

Freshwater, Biomes
Source Paramecium, Wikipedia

Parent Taxon Of

Paramecium Caudatum, Species
Source Wikidata: Paramecium Caudatum
Sources
1. Paramecium, Wikipedia
  • Description
    Cells are typically ovoid, elongate, or foot- or cigar-shaped.
  • Infobox: taxon
    Paramecium
  • Research use
    Because some species are readily cultivated and easily induced to conjugate and divide, they have been widely used in classrooms and laboratories to study biological processes.
  • Article text: "Paramecium are primarily heterotrophic, feeding"
    Paramecium are primarily heterotrophic, feeding on bacteria and other small organisms.
  • In Biome: Freshwater, Lead section
    Paramecium ( PARR-ə-MEE-s(ee-)əm, -⁠see-əm, plural "paramecia" only when used as a vernacular name) is a genus of eukaryotic, unicellular ciliates, widespread in freshwater, brackish, and ocean environments.
  • In Group: Ciliates (Ciliophora), Lead
    Paramecium ( PARR-ə-MEE-s(ee-)əm, -⁠see-əm, plural "paramecia" only when used as a vernacular name) is a genus of eukaryotic, unicellular ciliates, widespread in freshwater, brackish, and ocean environments.
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2. GBIF Species API
GBIF Species APIView the Source
3. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ199456, descriptionView the Source
Wikidata: Paramecium
Wikidata Q199456, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Wikidata: Paramecium Caudatum
Parent Taxon Of: Paramecium Caudatum, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q199456 (Paramecium)View the Source
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