Pygsuia
Genus of protist
Pygsuia is a genus in the clade of Breviatea, which are basal eukaryotes. This genus contains only one species, Pygsuia biforma, which is known for its long flagella compared to other breviates.
01Etymology
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.
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- Pygsuia biforma DOTkamina.png by Dotkamina, CC BY-SA 4.0
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