Quasibodo is a genus of free-living flagellate protist containing the single species Q. laughtonii. [1][2][3] The species was described in 2000 from anoxic marine and freshwater sediments. The genus has not yet been placed in any family or higher taxon, and as of 2024 holds a classification of incertae sedis.[3]

Quasibodo
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Phylum: incertae sedis
Genus: Quasibodo
Cath.Bernard, A.G.B.Simpson & D.J.Patterson, 2000
Species:
Q. laughtonii
Binomial name
Quasibodo laughtonii
Cath.Bernard, A.G.B.Simpson & D.J.Patterson, 2000

References

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  1. ^ Guiry, Michael D. (2024). Guiry MD, Guiry GM (eds.). "Quasibodo laughtonii Cath.Bernard, A.G.B.Simpson & D.J.Patterson, 2000". AlgaeBase. National University of Ireland, Galway. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  2. ^ "Quasibodo laughtonii". www.algaebase.org. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  3. ^ a b Bernard, C.; Simpson, A. G.; Patterson, D. J. (2000). "Some free-living flagellates (Protista) from anoxic habitats". Ophelia. 52 (2): 113–142. doi:10.1080/00785236.1999.10409422.