Pygsuia
Genus of protist
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Pygsuia is a genus in the clade of Breviatea, which are basal eukaryotes.[2] This genus contains only one species, Pygsuia biforma, which is known for its long flagella compared to other breviates.
| Pygsuia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Obazoa |
| Class: | Breviatea |
| Order: | Breviatida |
| Family: | Pygsuidae |
| Genus: | Pygsuia Brown et al., 2013 |
| Species: | P. biforma |
| Binomial name | |
| Pygsuia biforma Brown et al., 2013[1] | |
Etymology
The genus name, Pygsuia, is derived from a part of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks sports cheer, which goes "Wooo Pig Sooie". This is because the species has a row of structures similar to those of actual razorbacks. "Pyg" in the genus name refers to pigs while also referencing the Latin term Pygmae, as a nod to the organisms' small size. "Sui" in the genus name refers to the sound made by hog callers. As a consequence, the full genus name means "little pig" in mock Latin.[1]
