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It's time to consider the Arcellinida shell as a weapon.
Dumack, Kenneth; Lara, Enrique; Duckert, Clément; Ermolaeva, Elizaveta; Siemensma, Ferry; Singer, David; Krashevska, Valentyna; Lamentowicz, Mariusz; Mitchell, Edward A D.
Afiliação
  • Dumack K; Terrestrial Ecology, Zülpicher Straße 47b, University of Cologne, Germany. Electronic address: kenneth.dumack@uni-koeln.de.
  • Lara E; Real Jardín Botánico-CSIC, C. Moyano 1 28014, Madrid, Spain.
  • Duckert C; Laboratory of Soil Biodiversity, University of Neuchâtel, Rue Emile Argand 11 2000, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
  • Ermolaeva E; Laboratory of Soil Biodiversity, University of Neuchâtel, Rue Emile Argand 11 2000, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
  • Siemensma F; Julianaweg 10 1241VW, Kortenhoef, the Netherlands.
  • Singer D; Soil Science and Environment Group, Changins, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Nyon, Switzerland.
  • Krashevska V; Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Functional Environmental Genomics, Senckenberganlage 25 60325, Frankfurt, Germany.
  • Lamentowicz M; Climate Change Ecology Research Unit, Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Bogumila Krygowskiego 10 61-680, Poznan, Poland.
  • Mitchell EAD; Laboratory of Soil Biodiversity, University of Neuchâtel, Rue Emile Argand 11 2000, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Eur J Protistol ; 92: 126051, 2024 Feb.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38194835
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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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Lobosea / Amoeba Idioma: En Revista: Eur J Protistol Assunto da revista: BIOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: ALEMANHA / ALEMANIA / DE / DEUSTCHLAND / GERMANY

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Lobosea / Amoeba Idioma: En Revista: Eur J Protistol Assunto da revista: BIOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: ALEMANHA / ALEMANIA / DE / DEUSTCHLAND / GERMANY