Tetramyxa is a cercozoan protist, member of the , parasite of several . It was first described by Karl von Goebel in 1884, in his work Flora. The genus is characterized by the appearance of resting spores (or cysts) in groups of four.
Taxonomy
There are two accepted species:
The following additional species, though recognized as
Tetramyxa, are listed as doubtful in some sources:
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Tetramyxa rhizophaga – parasite of Juniperus communis roots.
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Tetramyxa triglochinis (= Molliardia triglochinis ) – parasite of Triglochin maritimum stems, ovaries and stamens.
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Tetramyxa elaeagni – parasite of Elaeagnus multiflora roots.