Lacertamoeba
Lacertamoeba
Lacertamoeba (pronounced: la-cer-ta-mo-e-ba) is a genus of amoebae in the family Vexilliferidae. The genus was first described by Alexey Smirnov and colleagues in 2018.
Etymology
The name Lacertamoeba is derived from the Latin lacerta meaning "lizard" and the Greek amoibe meaning "change", referring to the changeable, lizard-like shape of the amoebae in this genus.
Description
Lacertamoeba are small, free-living amoebae that are typically found in soil and freshwater environments. They are characterized by their slender, elongated shape and their ability to change shape rapidly. The cells of Lacertamoeba are typically 10-20 micrometers in length and have a single, large nucleus.
Life Cycle
Like all amoebae, Lacertamoeba reproduce by binary fission, a form of asexual reproduction in which the cell divides into two identical daughter cells. They feed on bacteria and other small organisms in their environment.
Related Terms
- Amoeba: A type of cell or organism which has the ability to alter its shape, primarily by extending and retracting pseudopods.
- Vexilliferidae: A family of amoebae to which Lacertamoeba belongs.
- Binary fission: A form of asexual reproduction and cell division used by all prokaryotic organisms.
- Alexey Smirnov: A Russian biologist who first described the genus Lacertamoeba.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lacertamoeba
- Wikipedia's article - Lacertamoeba
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