in small animals. The most common and well-researched species is Proteromonas lacertae, which is a very common parasite found in the rectums of reptiles, mostly lizards.

Etymology

It is unclear where the word "Proteromonas" first emerged, many of the earlier references to this genus are in French and Spanish. In the case of Proteromonas, the name of the genus likely refers to the position of the organism since they were discovered in the rectal entrance of lizards.

The word "monas" comes from the Greek word "u????"

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