Parakaryon myojinensis
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Parakaryon myojinensis, also known as the Myojin parakaryote, is a highly unusual species of single-celled organism known only from a single specimen, described in 2012. It has features of both prokaryotes and eukaryotes but is apparently distinct from either group, making it unique among organisms discovered thus far.[1] It is the sole species in the genus Parakaryon.
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Drawing showing unique cell structure with cell wall, single nuclear membrane, and a single large spiral endosymbiont (seen in section), a combination found neither in prokaryotes nor eukaryotes. Cell is 10 μm long. | |
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Genus: | Parakaryon Yamaguchi et al. 2012[1] |
Species: | P. myojinensis |
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Parakaryon myojinensis Yamaguchi et al. 2012[1] | |
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