Barthelona

Barthelona
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Phylum: Metamonada
Genus: Barthelona
Bernard, Simpson & Patterson, 2000
Species:
B. vulgaris
Binomial name
Barthelona vulgaris
Bernard, Simpson & Patterson, 2000

Barthelona is a genus of anaerobic protists. They are basal eukaryotes closely related to skoliomonads, within the phylum Metamonada. It is a monotypic genus containing the sole species Barthelona vulgaris. Members of this genus are informally known as barthelonids.