| Taxon | Parameciidae |
|---|---|
| Authority | Dujardin 1840[1] |
| Subdivision ranks | Genera |
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Parameciidae is a family of ciliates in the order Peniculida. Members of this family have differentiated anterior and posterior regions and are bounded by a hard but elastic pellicle. The family contains the genera Paramecium and Physanter.[1]
References
- ^ Lynn D (2008). The Ciliated Protozoa: Characterization, Classification, and Guide to the Literature. Springer. p. 413. ISBN 978-1-4020-8239-9. Retrieved 7 November 2018.