Tag: basal body
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Trypanosoma brucei
Systematic position Trypanosoma – click here Two species of Trypanosoma brucei are known to cause diseases in humans: Note: Sub-species Trypanosoma brucei brucei does not cause infection in humans. Habitat: Blood & Lymph Habits: Obtain nourishment through osmotrophy from blood plasma. Pinocytosis occur in ‘reservoir’ at posterior end. Respiration & excretion occurs by diffusion through…