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the anterior tip. No cytostome. A single nucleus. Flagella 

 numerous and long. They are arranged in longitudinal rows in 

 the anterior third. Multiplication by simple longitudinal fission. 

 Parasites of termites. 



Fig. 66 a, b. Hoplonympha natato>'. X450 (After Light), 

 c. Staurojoenia assimilis. X200 (After Kirby). 

 d, e. Kofoidia loriculata, (After Light), d, from life (X175); 

 e, a stained specimen (X300). 

 f. Trichonympha campanula. X150 (After Kofoid and Swezy). 

 g. Leidyopsis sphaerica. X150 (After Kofoid and Swezy). 



Genus Trichonympha Leidy. Anterior portion consists of 

 the nipple and the bell, both of which are composed of two 

 layers. A distinct axial core. Nucleus central. Flagella located 

 in longitudinal rows on the bell. Several species. 



Trichonympha campanula Kofoid and Swezy (Figs. 12; 66, 

 /). In the intestine of the termite, Termopsis augusticollis. 



