Alveolates have mitochondria with tubular cristae (ridges), and their flagellae or cilia have a distinct structure. ... The mitochondrial genome of Babesia microti is circular.

Are alveolates multicellular?

Animals, plants, and other multicellular organisms are a drop in the ocean of eukaryotic diversity. ... The alveolates are an ancient group of eukaryotes that occupy a diverse array of ecological niches, both free-living and parasitic.

What do all Alveolata have?

Alveolates have a system of flattened vesicles (alveoli) that closely underlie the plasma membrane, creating a pellicle structure that is composed of three unit membranes.