It's time to consider the Arcellinida shell as a weapon.
Eur J Protistol
; 92: 126051, 2024 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
The shells of testate amoebae are morphologically diverse and persistent in the environment. Accordingly, the examination of the morphology and composition of shells became a standard tool in ecological, palaeoecological, and evolutionary studies. However, so far the function of the shell remains poorly understood and, although based on limited evidence, the shell was considered as a defense mechanism. Based on recent evidence, we propose that the shell of arcellinid testate amoebae is a crucial component facilitating the amoebae's attack of large prey. Accordingly, the shell is not purely protective, but must be considered also as a weapon. This change in perspective opens up numerous new avenues in protistology and will lead to a substantial change in ecological, palaeoecological, and evolutionary research.
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Assunto principal:
Lobosea
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Amoeba
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Protistol
Assunto da revista:
BIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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ALEMANHA
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ALEMANIA
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DE
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DEUSTCHLAND
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GERMANY