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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Main Authors: Lijian Liao, Limin Jiang, Xiaozhong Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-024-03190-y