The research was made on the largest (ca 500 ha) peatland complex in the western Poland
(“Chlebowo” mire)(N 52º44'14.3''E 16º45'20.7''), that exists under considerable …

Testate amoebae are an abundant and functionally important group of protists in peatlands,
but little is known about the seasonal patterns of their communities. We investigated the …

A group of 55 scientists from 20 countries met for a three days symposium on testate
amoebae in the French city of Monbeliard from the 14th to the 17th of September 2009. This …

Testate amoebae are common proxies of past hydrological conditions in peatlands and are
increasingly used as indicators of ecosystems ecological integrity. The ecology of these …

Testate amoebae are one of the most studied groups of microorganisms in Sphagnum
peatland ecosystems and, therefore, one of the most reliable bioindicators of their ecological …

Most groups of higher organisms show a decrease in species richness toward high altitude,
but the existence of such a pattern is debated for micro-eukaryotes. Existing data are scarce …

Tomasz Mieczan (2012) Distributions of testate amoebae and ciliates in different types of
peatlands and their contributions to the nutrient supply. Zoological Studies 51 (1): 18-26 …

Testate amoebae are a polyphyletic group of unicellular eukaryotic organisms that are
characterised by a rigid shell and inhabit mostly freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. They …

As predators of bacteria, amoebae select for traits that allow bacteria to become symbionts
by surviving phagocytosis and exploiting the eukaryotic intracellular environment. Soil …