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proteomyxid, (subclass Proteomyxidia), any of various microorganisms (class Actinopodea), most of which are parasites in freshwater and saltwater algae or in other plants. Their pseudopodia (cytoplasmic extensions) often fuse. Proteomyxida that have radiating pseudopodia (e.g., Vampyrella) resemble heliozoans, another protozoan group. Their life cycle, which is not completely known for many species, may include flagellated and amoeboid (i.e., with pseudopodia) phases. Proteomyxida open the cell wall of algae, insert pseudopodia, and digest the cell.

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