Residents of Izhevsk told about the discovery of an unusual parasite

Residents of Izhevsk told about the discovery of an unusual parasite found in the Far East. The microscopic organism reproduces inside the nuclei of amoebas.

The body became the first representative of its kind. The parasite was found in a moss sample.

This microorganism belongs to a poorly studied group, and its generic name means “nucleus eater”. Gene comparisons revealed a separate evolutionary branch, and now experts are studying the genome of the find, which helps to understand its origin.