Colpoda
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Colpoda is a genus of small, flattened, freshwater ciliates belonging to the family Colpodidae. These organisms are holotrichous, meaning they have uniform body ciliation. The genus name originates from Greek, suggesting an "enclosing" or "sinuous" form.123
Colpoda are widely distributed and commonly found in aquatic environments. While most species are free-living, some can enter an encysted state, and reproduction, particularly fission, often occurs during this phase. The genus Colpoda has been extensively studied experimentally.23
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