Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
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Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
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Amoebozoa comprises of a large group of aquatic and terrestrial protists. The major groups which are included under amoebozoa are entamoeba, gymnamoebas and the cellular and plasmodial molds. Rhizaria comprise organisms which are both marine and freshwater inhabitants. The major groups included in Rhizaria are foraminifera, radiolarian and chlorarachniophyta.
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Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
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