Abstract
SYNOPSIS. A new peritrichous ciliate, Epistylis helicostylum n. sp. is described. It lives attached to the extremities of the ostracod Eucypris virens as its specific symphoriont. A spiral structure forming a protective theca for the colony of daughter animals is produced by the allometric growth of the outer sheath of the stalk. The whole process of its formation is described.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
