Pronunciation: [ʃˌɔːdɪnˈɛlə hˈɛnliː] (IPA) 
Schaudinnella henleae is a species of parasitic protozoa. Its name is derived from the German protozoologist Fritz Schaudinn and the German anatomist Friedrich Gustav Jakob Henle. The spelling of Schaudinnella henleae can be a bit tricky, as it contains several letters that do not have a direct equivalent in English. The word is pronounced /ˌʃaʊdɪˈnɛlə ˈhɛnlii/, with emphasis on the first syllable of each name.
Schaudinnella henleae is a species of microscopic, single-celled protozoan belonging to the class Tentaculata and the phylum Cercozoa. It was first described by G. Niemann and H. Henle in 1920, and is named after the latter.
Schaudinnella henleae is characterized by its elongated body shape, with a narrow anterior end that gradually widens towards the posterior end. It possesses multiple long, whip-like flagella that extend from its anterior end and aid in its movement. The organism typically ranges in size from 10 to 20 micrometers.
This species is a free-living aquatic organism, commonly found in freshwater environments such as lakes, ponds, and rivers. It inhabits the water column, where it feeds on organic matter, bacteria, and other small microorganisms.
Schaudinnella henleae plays an essential role in the aquatic ecosystem as a primary consumer, contributing to the breakdown of organic material and nutrient cycling. It is also an important part of the food chain, serving as a food source for larger organisms such as small crustaceans and insect larvae.
Due to its microscopic size and relatively inconspicuous nature, Schaudinnella henleae does not have any significant direct impact on human health or economic activities. However, its presence and abundance in freshwater environments can indirectly reflect the overall quality and ecological health of a waterbody, making it of interest for ecological monitoring and research purposes.
A supposed gregarine parasite in the intestines of a worm Henlea leptodera.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
