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Ciliates
Balantidium coli (trophozoite) |
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| Motility | Rotary, boring |
| Shape | Ovoid with tapered anterior end |
| Nuclei | 1 large, kidney shaped macronucleus |
| Characteristics |
Body surfaces covered by spiral, longitudinal rows of cilia Monkey or primate parasite |
| Pathogenic | YES |
Balantidium coli (cyst) |
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| Shape | Ovoid with tapered anterior end |
| Nuclei | 1 large, kidney shaped macronucleus |