Fornicata
organism
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The term "Fornicata" refers to a group within the Excavata supergroup of eukaryotes. These organisms are characterized by a unique B fiber, which is non-microtubular, alongside a microtubular root. Within Fornicata, there are genera like Carpediemonas, which are free-living unicells with flagella, and Eopharyngia, which lack typical mitochondria. This classification is part of the broader study of protozoans, which are single-celled eukaryotic organisms.12
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