Taxonomy and molecular phylogeny of genus Plagiocampa (Ciliophora, Prostomatea), with redescriptions of two poorly known species.
Protist
; 175(5): 126059, 2024 Aug 18.
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ABSTRACT
Prostomateans, as common inhabitants in diverse aquatic environments, are among the simplest ciliate lineages, and serve as trophic links in food webs. However, only a few members are well-known and thoroughly studied, and the diversity of this group remains elusive. The unique genus Plagiocampa has a long history of research, but few studies have been performed using up-to-date methods. In the present work, Plagiocampa longis Kahl, 1927 and Plagiocampa minima Kahl, 1927, collected from Chinese coastal habitats, were investigated based on microscopical observation, protargol staining, and SSU rRNA gene sequencing. Their ciliature and morphometric data as well as gene sequences are documented. Phylogenetic analyses revealed that the family Plagiocampidae is likely monophyletic and has a closer relationship with parasitic Cryptocaryon.
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Protist
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2024
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