Sagenista | |
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Aplanochytrium, a labyrinthulid | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
Clade: | SAR |
Clade: | Stramenopiles |
Phylum: | Bigyra |
Subphylum: | Sagenista Cavalier- Smith, 1995[1] stat. n. 2006 |
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Sagenista is a group of heterokonts containing the labyrinthulids and Eogyrea, a class of yet uncultured protists. Originally, it contained the Labyrinthulids and bicosoecids. The bicosoecids have been removed, and Eogyrea were added, in order to make the group monophyletic.[2][3][4][5]
Some have a special organelle called a bothrosome (or sagenogenetosome). It is usually found in a marine environments rich in algae and sea grass. It is capable of movement by use of this organelle.[citation needed]
They are generally decomposers. They are cultivated for their active production of Omega-3 fatty acids. These acids are used as an approved additive for animal feed.[citation needed]
There is a debate about whether some species of Sagenista contain the photosynthetic pigment chlorophyll C.[citation needed]
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