Integrative data of a novel ciliate (Alveolata, Ciliophora) propose the establishment of Heterodeviata nantongensis nov. sp.
Abstract Background As unicellular eukaryotes, ciliates are an indispensable component of micro-ecosystems that play the role of intermediate nutrition link between bacteria or algae and meiofauna. Recent faunistic studies have revealed many new taxa of hypotrich ciliates, indicating their diversity...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-01-01
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Series: | BMC Microbiology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-024-03190-y |