It consists of eukaryotic microogranisms and their immediate descendants; some organisms in this kingdom may be more closely related to eukaryotes in other kingdoms (Plantae, Fungi, Animalia) than they are to one another (Tree of Life 1998). ... These organisms were once in a phylum called Zoomastigina, but this phylum has been divided into Archaeprotista and Discominochondriates, which have mitocondria. ... Phylum Microspora Like the members of Phylum Archaeprotista, members of Microspora also lack mitochondria; they are heterotrophes and they produce a polar filament or thread. ... P...

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