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An integrative approach sheds new light onto the systematics and ecology of the widespread ciliate genus Coleps (Ciliophora, Prostomatea).
Scientific reports - 15 Mar 2021
Pröschold Thomas, Rieser Daniel, Darienko Tatyana, Nachbaur Laura, Kammerlander Barbara, Qian Kuimei, Pitsch Gianna, Bruni Estelle Patricia, Qu Zhishuai, Forster Dominik, Rad-Menendez Cecilia, Posch Thomas, Stoeck Thorsten, Sonntag Bettina
Abstract excerpt
Species of the genus Coleps are one of the most common planktonic ciliates in lake ecosystems. The study aimed to identify the phenotypic plasticity and genetic variability of different Coleps isolates from various water bodies and from culture collections. We used an integrative approach to study the strains by (i) cultivation in a suitable culture medium, (ii) screening of the morphological variability...
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