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. It is spindle-shaped, 65 microns in length and 10 microns in diameter. At the anterior end there is a reservoir and the two flagella arise in it. The single nucleus is egg-shaped and lies near the centre of the body. There is a contractile vacuole near the reservoir, and there are several large paramylon bodies scattered through the body.. It has a striking foxlike muzzle and a good sense of smell. Most lemurs have nails on the fingers and toes, except for the second toe, which bears a claw. This is called the ‘toilet claw,’ because it is used in grooming. Lemurs also groom their fur with the tongue and the lower front teeth, which slant outward almost horizontally. Generally speaking, lemurs and their relatives are small mammals with thick or woolly hair and large eyes. Some have long bushy tails; others, rat-like tails; a few, only a stub.