Neobodo saliens (Larsen and Patterson 1990) Moreira et al. 2004 (Fig. 2g)

Observation: Cells are usually elongate elliptical and somewhat inflexible, 4 to 12 µm long. Two flagella of unequal length emerge subapically from a shallow pocket. The anterior flagellum is as long as the cell and held forwards with a single anterior curve, held perpendicular to the substrate. The posterior flagellum is acronematic, typically directed straight behind the cell and 2.5 to 3.5 times the cell length. The cells swim in rapid darts in straight lines. Frequently observed.

Remarks: This species appears to be cosmopolitan. Generally, the observations presented here are in accord with those of previous observers under the name Bodo saliens . Neobodo saliens is characterized by the rapid darting movement, the anterior flagellum held forwards with a single anterior curve, held perpendicular to the substrate and the posterior flagellum directed in a straight line when the cell is swimming.