What Hypotrich is this?

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NachoBen
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What Hypotrich is this?

#1 Post by NachoBen » Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:48 am

I have been unable to identify this organism after reviewing Kahl's books (several times). Perhaps Uroleptosis?



Hypotrichs drive me crazy!

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Re: What Hypotrich is this?

#2 Post by Bruce Taylor » Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:17 pm

We're seeing this guy from the side, and the distribution of ventral cirri is not visible. So, the best we can do is...subclass Hypotrichia. :D Anything else would be a guess (Uroleptopsis is a saltwater ciliate, btw...if you're sampling marine waters it's important to mention that).

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Re: What Hypotrich is this?

#3 Post by NachoBen » Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:28 am

Thank you. I'm sorry for my boldness, Bruce, I was too hasty in assuming that it could be Uroleptopsis. I didn't notice their habitat when seeing it in Kahl's book. All my samples are freshwater (for now). When I sample brackish or marine water I will mention it.

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Bruce Taylor wrote:
Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:17 pm
We're seeing this guy from the side, and the distribution of ventral cirri is not visible. So, the best we can do is...subclass Hypotrichia. :D Anything else would be a guess (Uroleptopsis is a saltwater ciliate, btw...if you're sampling marine waters it's important to mention that).

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