ABSTRACT

The Flagellates presents a multidisciplinary view of the flagellates exploring both their unity, in terms of their structure, mechanisms and processes, and their diversity in terms of biogeography, niche colonisation, and adaptations to their environment. In addition, evolutionary relationships amongst flagellates are explored. This is the only boo

chapter 1|26 pages

The flagellates: historical perspectives

chapter 2|22 pages

The flagellate condition

chapter 3|20 pages

Mechanisms of flagellar propulsion

chapter 6|14 pages

The cell surface of flagellates

chapter 8|19 pages

Trophic strategies

chapter 9|24 pages

Amitochondriate flagellates

chapter 10|26 pages

Adaptations to parasitism among flagellates

chapter 11|24 pages

Flagellates and the microbial loop

chapter 15|27 pages

Occurrence and loss of organelles