Tetrahymena pyriformis explained

Tetrahymena pyriformis is a species of Ciliophora in the family Tetrahymenidae.

It is one of the most commonly ciliated model used for laboratory research.^[1]

The species is widely distributed. It lives in fresh water like springs, ditches, creeks, ponds, and lakes.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Sauvant. M. P.. Pepin. D.. Piccinni. E.. March 1999. Tetrahymena pyriformis: a tool for toxicological studies. A review. Chemosphere. 38. 7. 1631–1669. 10.1016/s0045-6535(98)00381-6. 0045-6535. 10070737.
2. Book: Hill, Donald. The Biochemistry and Physiology of Tetrahymena. 2012-12-02. Elsevier. 978-0-323-15934-0. en.