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Opisthokont
Temporal range: 632–0Ma
Scientific classification e
(unranked): Unikonta
(unranked): Obazoa
(unranked): Opisthokonta
Copeland 1956, emend. Cavalier-Smith 1987, emend. Adl et al., 2005
Subgroups
Synonyms
  • Choanozoa

Opisthokonts are a superkingdom of the Eukaryota, including the animals. It is a group of unikonts.

There are several classifications of the eukaryotes which are being discussed. Each of them divides the domain Eukaryota into five groups, but there is disagreement on the details.

The Opisthokonta is thought to be a monophyletic clade, and therefore superior to the Unikonta as a taxonomic term.


Images for kids

  • Nuclearia sp Nikko

    Nuclearia (Nucleariida)

  • Rozella allomycis2

    Rozella sp. (Rozellida)

  • Msp tubule EM

    Microsporidian spore (Microsporidia)

  • CSIRO ScienceImage 1392 Scanning Electron Micrograph of Chytrid Fungus

    Chytrid (flagellated fungus)

  • Sphaeroforma arctica

    Sphaeroforma sp. (Mesomycetozoea)

  • Ministeria vibrans

    Ministeria sp. (Filasterea)

  • Capsaspora owczarzaki

    Capsaspora sp. (Filasterea)

  • Protero-7

    Salpingoeca (Choanoflagellatea)

  • Desmarella moniliformis

    Desmarella sp. colony (Choanoflagellatea)

  • Matsutakeredpinemushroomhunting

    Two opisthokonts: a human (Metazoa) and a mushroom (Fungi)

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Opisthokonta para niños

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