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Trichomonadidae

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Trichomonadidae
Two trophozoites of "Trichomonas vaginalis" stained with Giemsa
Two trophozoites of Trichomonas vaginalis stained with Giemsa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Phylum: Metamonada
Subphylum: Trichozoa
(unranked): Parabasalia
Order: Trichomonadida
Family: Trichomonadidae
Genera[1]

Trichomonadidae is a family of anaerobic protozoa. Many of its members are parasitic, causing disease in humans or domestic animals.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Trichomonadidae". NCBI Taxonomy Browser. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  2. ^ Schaechter M, ed. (2011-08-26). Eukaryotic Microbes. p. 180. ISBN 9780123838766. Retrieved 29 December 2018.