Taxonomy and ecology of some ciliates (Protozoa, Ciliophora) of saprobe systems. 1. Genera Litonotus, Amphileptus, Opisthodon .

The morphology, infraciliature, and ecology of 8 species of the ciliate family Amphileptidae from flowing and stagnant waters were investigated. A new species, Litonotus trichocystiferus nov. spec., and some new combinations and synonyms are described. Improved diagnoses are given for the genera Lit...

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Published in:Hydrobiologia 1984-01, Vol.119 (3), p.193-208
Main Author: Foissner, W
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Amphileptidae
Amphileptus
Freshwater
Litonotus
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Summary:The morphology, infraciliature, and ecology of 8 species of the ciliate family Amphileptidae from flowing and stagnant waters were investigated. A new species, Litonotus trichocystiferus nov. spec., and some new combinations and synonyms are described. Improved diagnoses are given for the genera Litonotus, Amphileptus , and Opisthodon .
ISSN:0018-8158
DOI:10.1007/BF00015210