One of five eukaryotic supergroups in a current evolutionary history hypothesis, characterized by unique cytoskeletal features and sometimes an "excavated" feeding groove. See also Chromalveolata, Rhizaria, Archaeplastida, and Unikonta.
Uno de los cinco supergrupos de eucariotas propuestos en una hipótesis actual de la historia evolutiva de los eucariotas. [Sus] miembros tienen características citosqueléticas únicas, y algunas especies tienen un surco de alimentación "excavado" en un lado del cuerpo celular. Ver también Cromalveolata, Rhizaria, Archaeplastida y Unikonta.
| Front | Excavata |
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| Back | One of five supergroups of eukaryotes proposed in a current hypothesis of the evolutionary history of eukaryotes. [This] members have unique cytoskeletal features, and some species have an “excavated” feeding groove on one side of the cell body. See also Chromalveolata, Rhizaria, Archaeplastida, and Unikonta. |
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