Addition of Two Species of Testate Amoebae (Phylum Tubulinea and Cercozoa) to Indian Fauna
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Testate amoebae belong to the single celled organisms classified under protist fauna characterized by developing complex covering of outer chitin shells; they are renowned as bio indicators owing to their high reactivity to any change in the environment. This communication reports 2 new additions of moss inhabitant micro fauna to Indian testate fauna viz., Arcella costata Ehrenberg, 1847 and Trinema lenticularis Siemensma et Lucow, 2025, from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala.
Source: Asian Journal of Biology
Authors: Bindu. L, V. M. Sathish Kumar
Institution: Zoological Survey of India
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409903706