New species Oxytricha susheelum was identified in freshwater, highlighting biodiversity in Aurangabad.
A new species of free living ciliated protozoa, Oxytricha susheelum was recorded from fresh water in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. Body shape of O. susheelum n.sp. is ellipsoid with broad posterior and narrow anterior end. Two large, ovoid macronuclei and Adoral zone of membranell running one half of the body length and presence of four to five contractile vacuoles are the distinguishing characters, separating this species from previously described species.
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