Myxozoa (etymology: Greek: μύξα myxa "slime" or "mucus"[1] + thematic vowel o + ζῷον zoon "animal"[2]) is a subphylum of aquatic cnidariananimals – all obligate parasites. It contains the smallest animals ever known to have lived. Over 2,180 species have been described and some estimates have suggested at least 30,000 undiscovered species.[3] Many have a two-host lifecycle, involving a fish and an annelid worm or a bryozoan. The average size of a myxosporeanspore usually ranges from 10 μm to 20 μm,[4] whereas that of a malacosporean (a subclade of the Myxozoa) spore can be up to 2 mm. Myxozoans can live in both freshwater and marine habitats.
Myxozoans are highly derivedcnidarians that have undergone dramatic evolution from a free swimming, self-sufficient jellyfish-like creature into their current form of obligate parasites composed of very few cells – sometimes only a single cell [citation needed]. As myxozoans evolved into microscopic parasites, they lost many genes responsible for multicellular development, coordination, cell–cell communication, and even, in some cases, aerobic respiration. The genomes of some myxozoans are now among the smallest genomes of any known animal species.[5][6]
Life cycle and pathology
Myxozoans are endoparasitic animals exhibiting complex life cycles that, in most of the documented cases, involve an intermediate host, usually a fish, but in rare cases amphibians,[7] reptiles,[7] birds,[8] and mammals;[9][10] and a definitive host, usually an annelid or an ectoproct.
Only about 100 life cycles have been resolved and it is suspected that there may be some exclusively terrestrial.[11] The mechanism of infection occurs through valve spores[clarification needed] that have many forms, but their main morphology is the same: one or two sporoplasts, which are the real infectious agent, surrounded by a layer of flattened cells called valve cells, which can secrete a layer protective coating and form float appendages. Integrated into the layer of valve cells are two to four specialized capsulogenic cells (in a few cases, one or even 15), each carrying a polar capsule containing coiled polar filaments, an extrudable organelle used for recognition, contact and infiltration.[12] Myxospores are ingested by annelids, in which the polar filaments extrude to anchor the spore to the gut epithelium. Opening of the shell valves allows the sporoplasms to penetrate into the epithelium. Subsequently, the parasite undergoes reproduction and development in the gut tissue, and finally produces usually eight actinosporean spore stages (actinospores) within a pansporocyst. After mature actinospores are released from their hosts they float in the water column.[13] Upon contact with skin or gills of fish, sporoplasms penetrate through the epithelium, followed by development of the myxosporean stage. Myxosporean trophozoites are characterized by cell-in-cell state, where the secondary (daughter) cells develop in the mother (primary) cells. The presporogonic stages multiply, migrate via nervous or circulatory systems, and develop into sporogonic stages. At the final site of infection, they produce mature spores within mono- or di-sporic pseudoplasmodia, or poly-sporic plasmodia.[14]
Relationships between myxosporeans and their hosts are often highly evolved and do not usually result in severe diseases of the natural host. Infection in fish hosts can be extremely long-lasting, potentially persisting for the lifetime of the host. However, an increasing number of myxosporeans have become[when?] pathogens with significant impact to the commercial fish industry, largely as a result of aquaculture bringing new species into contact with myxosporeans to which they had not been previously exposed, and to which they are highly susceptible. The economic impact of such parasites can be severe, especially where prevalence rates are high; they may also have a severe impact on wild fish stocks.
Myxozoans are very small animals, typically 10–300 μm in length.[15]
Like other cnidarians they possess cnidocysts, which were referred to as "polar capsules" before the discovery that myxozoans are cnidarians. These cnidocysts fire tubules as in other cnidarians; some inject substances into the host. However, the tubules lack hooks or barbs, and in some species are more elastic than in other cnidarians.
Myxozoans have secondarily lost epithelial structures, a nervous system, gut, and cilia. Most lack muscles, though these are retained in some members of malacosporea. Those who have lost their muscles move around inside the host using other forms of locomotion, such as the use of filopodia, spore valve contractions, amoeboid movements, and rapidly creating and reabsorbing folds on the cell membrane.[16] Myxozoans do not undergo embryogenesis during development and have lost true gametes.[3] Instead, they reproduce via multicellular spores. These spores contain the polar capsules, which are not typically present in somatic cells. Centrioles are not involved in the nuclear division of myxozoans. Cell division by binary fission is rare, and cells divide instead via endogeny.[15]
Myxozoans were originally considered to be protozoans,[18] and were included among other non-motile forms in the group Sporozoa.[19] As their distinct nature became clear through 18S ribosomalDNA (rDNA) sequencing, they were relocated in the metazoa. Detailed classification within the metazoa was however long hindered by conflicting rDNA evidence: although 18S rDNA suggested an affinity with Cnidaria,[20] other rDNA sampled,[21][22] and the HOX genes of two species,[23] were more similar to those of the Bilateria.
The discovery that Buddenbrockia plumatellae, a worm-like parasite of bryozoans up to 2 mm in length, is a myxozoan[21] initially appeared to strengthen the case for a bilaterian origin, as the body plan is superficially similar. Nevertheless, closer examination reveals that Buddenbrockia's longitudinal symmetry is not twofold, but fourfold, casting doubt on this hypothesis.
Further testing resolved the genetic conundrum by sourcing the first three previously identified discrepant HOX genes (Myx1-3) to the bryozoanCristatella mucedo and the fourth (Myx4) to northern pike, the respective hosts of the two corresponding Myxozoa samples.[24] This explained the confusion: the original experiments had used samples contaminated by tissue from host organisms, leading to false positives for a position among the Bilateria. More careful cloning of 50 coding genes from Buddenbrockia firmly established the clade as severely modified members of the phylum Cnidaria, with medusozoans as their closest relatives.[24] Similarities between myxozoan polar capsules and cnidarian nematocysts had been drawn for a long time, but were generally assumed to be the result of convergent evolution.
Taxonomists now recognize the outdated subgroup Actinosporea as a life-cycle phase of Myxosporea.[25]
Molecular clocks suggest that myxozoans and their closest relatives, the polypodiozoa, shared their last common ancestor with medusazoans about 600 million years ago, during the Ediacaran period.[3]
Taxonomy
Myxozoan taxonomy has undergone great and important changes in its levels of generic, family and suborder classification. Fiala et al. (2015) proposed a new classification based on spores.[26]
^Kent M. L.; Margolis L.; Corliss J.O. (1994). "The demise of a class of protists: taxonomic and nomenclatural revisions proposed for the protist phylum Myxozoa Grasse, 1970". Canadian Journal of Zoology. 72 (5): 932–937. Bibcode:1994CaJZ...72..932K. doi:10.1139/z94-126.
For the Coast and Geodetic Survey ship Mount Mitchell, see NOAAS Mount Mitchell (S 222). USC&GS Mitchell conducting current surveys. History United States NameMitchell NamesakeHenry Mitchell (1830–1902), U.S. Coast Survey pioneer in the study of the physical oceanography of estuaries and harbors BuilderCanton Lumber Company, Baltimore, Maryland Cost$12,000 Completed1919 Commissioned1919 Decommissioned1944 General characteristics TypeSurvey launch Length60 ft (18 m) Beam14....
Putai County redirects here. For the former county seat, see Binzhou's Pucheng Subdistrict. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Boxing County – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (January 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) County in Shandong, People's Republic of ...
Die Weberei Leuzendorf & Waengler[1] war ein im Jahr 1871 gegründetes böhmisches Textilunternehmen. Es ging aus der Weberei Adolf in Langenau bei Hohenelbe hervor. Geschichte Gründer des Unternehmens waren Severin Waengler (III) und sein Geschäftspartner und Schwager Friedrich von Leuzendorf.[2] Darstellung der Appreturanstalt Harta auf einer Ansichtskarte Nach einer kurzen Blüte traf die Finanzkrise aus dem Jahr 1873 die Firma schwer und erst im Jahr 1875 konnten wie...
Опис фото керівника оркестрової групи Буковинського ансамблю Іллі Міського Джерело власний архів Час створення 1983 Автор зображення Кушніренко А.М. Ліцензія Це зображення було добровільно передане в суспільне надбання його автором — Кушніренко А.М. . Кушніренко А.М. ві
Заголовок цієї статті — японське ім'я. Воно складається з прізвища та особового імені, яке слідує за ним: іменем цієї особи є Тацухіко, а прізвищем — Кубо. Тацухіко Кубо Особисті дані Народження 18 червня 1976(1976-06-18) (47 років) Фукуока, Японія Зріст 181 см Громадянство Япон
هذه المقالة يتيمة إذ تصل إليها مقالات أخرى قليلة جدًا. فضلًا، ساعد بإضافة وصلة إليها في مقالات متعلقة بها. (يونيو 2019) هيو كاثكارت تومسون معلومات شخصية تاريخ الميلاد سنة 1829 تاريخ الوفاة سنة 1919 (89–90 سنة) مواطنة الولايات المتحدة الحياة العملية المهنة مهندس معماري...
Susoh adalah sebuah kecamatan di Kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya, Provinsi Aceh, Indonesia. Susoh terletak di pesisir pantai barat Aceh dan tidak memiliki wilayah pegunungan sehingga menjadi rujukan wisata bahari di kabupaten Aceh Barat Daya. Ada banyak tempat wisata Bahari di Susoh.SusohKecamatanNegara IndonesiaProvinsiAcehKabupatenAceh Barat DayaPemerintahan • CamatTeuku Nasrul,S.K.M.Populasi • Total23,429 jiwaKode Kemendagri11.12.04 Kode BPS1112040 Luas32 km²Desa/ke...
1973 film directed by A. P. Nagarajan This article is about the film. For the emperor, see Rajaraja I. This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise. (June 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Rajaraja CholanTheatrical release posterDirected byA. P. NagarajanScreenplay byA. P. NagarajanAru. RamanathanBased onRajaraja Cholanby Aru. RamanathanProduced byG. UmapathyStarr...
2021 video game 2021 video gameBlue ArchiveOfficial promotional bannerDeveloper(s)Nexon GamesPublisher(s)JPN, CN: Shanghai Yostar [zh; ja]WW: NexonDirector(s)Kim Yong-ha[1]Writer(s)Yang Juyoung[2]Composer(s)MitsukiyoKarutNorPlatform(s)Android, iOSReleaseJP: February 4, 2021WW: November 8, 2021CN: August 3, 2023Genre(s)Role-playingMode(s)Single-player Blue Archive (Japanese: ブルーアーカイブ; Korean: 블루 아카이브; Chinese: 蔚蓝档案) is a Japa...
French rugby union footballer Rugby playerPeyo MuscarditzDate of birth (1996-01-02) 2 January 1996 (age 27)Place of birthFranceHeight1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)Weight85 kg (187 lb)Rugby union careerPosition(s) CentreCurrent team BayonneAmateur team(s)Years Team Apps (Points) AramitsBayonne ()Senior careerYears Team Apps (Points)2017– Bayonne 90 (60) Correct as of 29 February 2020 Peyo Muscarditz (born 2 January 1996) is a French rugby union player who plays for Bay...
Husband and Wife by Lorenzo Lotto, 1523 A couple interview (or joint couple interview, or more broadly conjoint interview, joint interview or dyadic interview) is a method of qualitative research used in the social sciences, where two spouses are interviewed together.[1] Such an interview is typically semi-structured or unstructured. Couple interviews are important in household research, often from a psychological, sociological, anthropological or social geographical perspective, and ...
Orang Yahudi Agama Yahudi Agama Tuhan Allah dalam Yudaisme Dasar Iman Yahudi Kaballah Hari raya Doa Halakha Mitzvot (Daftar: 613) Rabi Sinagoge Pembacaan gulungan Taurat Minhag/Kebiasaan Tzedakah Teks Tanakh: Taurat Nevi'im Ketuvim Literatur Rabinik Talmud Mishnah Gemara Etnis Ashkenazi Sefardim Mizrahi Beta Israel Penduduk (Daftar) Israel AS Rusia/Uni Soviet SpanyolKanada Jerman Prancis Britania Raya Amerika Latin Polandia Dunia Arab Malaysia Yaman Yahudi terkenal menurut negara Daftar Komun...
Igal TalmiLahir31 Januari 1925 (umur 98)KebangsaanIsraelAlmamaterUniversitas Ibrani ETH ZurichDikenal atasModel kulit nuklirKarier ilmiahBidangFisika nuklirInstitusiWeizmann Institute of SciencePembimbing doktoralWolfgang Pauli Igal Talmi (Bahasa Ibrani: יגאל תלמי) (lahir 31 Januari 1925) adalah seorang fisikawan nuklir asal Israel. Biografi Igal Talmi[1] lahir pada 1925 di Kiev, Ukraina, saat itu bagian dari Uni Soviet. Keluarganya berimigrasi ke Mandat Palestina pada ta...
1989 film by Michael Moore For the American Dad! episode, see Roger 'n' Me. Roger & MeTheatrical release posterDirected byMichael MooreWritten byMichael MooreProduced byMichael MooreStarring Michael Moore Roger B. Smith Janet Rauch Rhonda Britton Fred Ross Ronald Reagan Bob Eubanks Narrated byMichael MooreCinematography Chris Beaver John Prusak Kevin Rafferty Bruce Schermer Edited by Jennifer Beman Wendey Stanzler ProductioncompanyDog Eat Dog FilmsDistributed byWarner Bros.Release date De...
1962 single by Willie Nelson and Shirley CollieWillinglySingle by Willie Nelson and Shirley CollieB-sideOur Chain of LoveReleasedMarch 17, 1962RecordedNovember 1961 at Bradley's Barn Studio (Nashville, Tennessee)GenreCountryLength2:40LabelLibertySongwriter(s)Hank CochranProducer(s)Joe AllisonWillie Nelson singles chronology The Part Where I Cry (1961) Willingly (1962) Touch Me (1962) Willingly is a duet by American country music singer Willie Nelson and Shirley Collie, produced by Joe All...
Nuclear test site for the Soviet Union in northeast Kazakhstan Semipalatinsk-21Near Kurchatov in KazakhstanThe 18,000 km2 expanse of the Semipalatinsk Test Site (indicated in red), attached to Kurchatov (along the Irtysh river), and near Semey, as well as Karagandy, and Astana. The site comprised an area the size of WalesCoordinates50°07′N 78°43′E / 50.117°N 78.717°E / 50.117; 78.717TypeNuclear test siteArea18,000 km2 (6,950 sq mi)Site info...
Bagian dari seriIlmu Pengetahuan Formal Logika Matematika Logika matematika Statistika matematika Ilmu komputer teoretis Teori permainan Teori keputusan Ilmu aktuaria Teori informasi Teori sistem FisikalFisika Fisika klasik Fisika modern Fisika terapan Fisika komputasi Fisika atom Fisika nuklir Fisika partikel Fisika eksperimental Fisika teori Fisika benda terkondensasi Mekanika Mekanika klasik Mekanika kuantum Mekanika kontinuum Rheologi Mekanika benda padat Mekanika fluida Fisika plasma Ter...
Зображення Вікіпе-тан в піксельній графіці, збільшене увчетверо Піксельна графіка (від англ. pixelангл. — скорочення від pix element[1]) — форма цифрового зображення, створеного на комп'ютері за допомогою растрового графічного редактора, де зображення редагується на рівні п...
У этого термина существуют и другие значения, см. Евфрат (значения). Регион Евфраткурд. Herêma Kobanî Флаг Герб 36°30′30″ с. ш. 36°52′09″ в. д.HGЯO Страна Сирия Кантоны Кобани, Эт-Телль-эль-Абьяд Адм. центр Кобани История и география Дата образования июль-август 2017 Часово�...