Morphology, morphogenesis, and molecular characterization of Castula specialis sp. nov. (Ciliophora, Armophorea, Metopida).
J Eukaryot Microbiol
; 71(2): e13014, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
The morphology, morphogenesis, and molecular phylogeny of a new metopid ciliate, Castula specialis sp. nov., comprising three strains from geographically distant (China, Mexico, Czech Republic) anoxic freshwater habitats, were studied based on microscopic observation of live and protargol-stained specimens as well as SSU rRNA gene sequence data. The new species is characterized as follows size in vivo 105-220 × 25-70 µm, body oblong to elongated ellipsoidal and asymmetrical; preoral dome distinctly projecting beyond the body; 32-46 adoral membranelles; 31-52 somatic kineties; and 4-7 setae. This study brings the first morphogenetic investigation of a member of the genus Castula. The morphogenesis of the type population (China) of the new species proceeds as in Metopus spp. comprising drastic changes in body shape and a pleurotelokinetal stomatogenesis; however, the main difference is the origin of the opisthe's paroral membrane that derives from all perizonal rows and some adjacent dome kineties. Phylogenetically, the genus Castula is paraphyletic.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cilióforos
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Água Doce
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Eukaryot Microbiol
Assunto da revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
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PARASITOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
China