Jakobea
Jakobea[edit | edit source]
Jakobea is a genus of flagellate protists belonging to the class Jakobida, within the phylum Jakobida (Excavata). These organisms are characterized by their unique cellular structures and are of particular interest in the study of eukaryotic evolution due to their primitive features.
Taxonomy[edit | edit source]
The genus Jakobea is part of the order Jakobida, which is known for its members having a distinctive feeding groove and two flagella. The taxonomy of Jakobea is as follows:
Morphology[edit | edit source]
Jakobea species are small, unicellular organisms that possess two flagella of unequal length. The longer flagellum is used for locomotion, while the shorter one is involved in feeding. They have a characteristic ventral feeding groove, which is used to capture and ingest prey, typically bacteria.
The cells of Jakobea are covered by a pellicle, which provides structural support and protection. The presence of a mitochondrion with discoidal cristae is a notable feature, as it is considered a primitive trait among eukaryotes.
Habitat[edit | edit source]
Jakobea species are typically found in aquatic environments, both marine and freshwater. They are free-living organisms that play a role in the microbial food web by preying on bacteria and other small microorganisms.
Evolutionary Significance[edit | edit source]
Jakobea and other members of the Jakobida are of great interest to evolutionary biologists because they possess some of the most primitive mitochondrial genomes among eukaryotes. This makes them valuable for studying the early evolution of eukaryotic cells and the origin of mitochondria.
Research and Studies[edit | edit source]
Recent studies have focused on the genomic and transcriptomic analysis of Jakobea to better understand their evolutionary relationships with other eukaryotes. These studies have provided insights into the ancestral characteristics of eukaryotic cells and the evolution of complex cellular structures.
Also see[edit | edit source]
 | This Eukaryote-related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
