Definitions for Difflugia
dif·flu·gia

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1. difflugianoun

   a protozoan with an ovoid shell of cemented sand grains

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1. difflugia

   Difflugia is a genus of unicellular amoeboid protists, typically found in freshwater environments. These microscopic organisms are distinguished by their shell-like coverings, called tests, which they construct from various materials such as sand grains or other mineral particles. The shape and structure of these tests can vary widely between species. Members of this genus move and feed using pseudopods – temporary projections of their cytoplasm.

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1. Difflugia

   Difflugia is the largest genus of Arcellinida, one of several groups of Tubulinea within the eukaryote supergroup Amoebozoa. Arcellinida species produce shells or tests from mineral particles or biogeonic elements and are thus commonly referred to as testate amoebae or shelled amoebae. Difflugia are particularly common in marshes and other freshwater habitats. The particles used to build the shell are collected by the amoeba directly from the environment, or from their prey. During cell division they pass into the daughter cell, where they are assembled in shape and joined by a sheet-like organic cement. The test has a single terminal opening. The shape of the shell ranges from spherical to elongated, sometimes with ornamentation such as horns or a collar, sometimes both, as in Difflugia corona. Difflugia use pseudopods to move around and capture their prey as do other amoeboid protists. Most species of Difflugia are heterotrophs, feeding on organic matter or various prey organisms. Some species however contain endo-symbiotic algae and are therefore mixotrophic, i.e. combining autotrophy and heterotrophy,. Molecular phylogenetic studies suggest that the genus Difflugia is not monophyletic. The definition of the genus is problematic and future research will most likely result in major taxonomic revision of this group.

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How to pronounce Difflugia?

1. Alex

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   David

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Difflugia in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Difflugia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wikidata
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