Assessing the ecological value of small testate amoebae (< 45 μm) in New Zealand peatlands
Methodological advances are essential for robust ecological research. Quantitative
reconstructions of environmental conditions using testate amoebae rely on sound taxonomy …
reconstructions of environmental conditions using testate amoebae rely on sound taxonomy …
Contrasting diversity of testate amoebae communities in Sphagnum and brown-moss dominated patches in relation to shell counts
Z Lizoňová, M Horsák - European Journal of Protistology, 2017 - Elsevier
Ecological studies of peatland testate amoebae are generally based on totals of 150
individuals per sample. However, the suitability of this standard has never been assessed …
individuals per sample. However, the suitability of this standard has never been assessed …
What is the optimum sample size for the study of peatland testate amoeba assemblages?
YA Mazei, AN Tsyganov, AS Esaulov… - European Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Testate amoebae are widely used in ecological and palaeoecological studies of peatlands,
particularly as indicators of surface wetness. To ensure data are robust and comparable it is …
particularly as indicators of surface wetness. To ensure data are robust and comparable it is …
Literature review on testate amoebae as environmental indicators and as a functional part of the microbial community in northern peatlands
O Kuuri-Riutta, M Väliranta, ES Tuittila - Mires and Peat, 2022 - researchportal.helsinki.fi
In this review we assess past and current trends in the use of testate amoebae in peatland
science, concentrating mainly on studies conducted in northern peatlands. We also discuss …
science, concentrating mainly on studies conducted in northern peatlands. We also discuss …
The Potential Influence of Short-term Environmental Variability on the Composition of Testate Amoeba Communities in Sphagnum Peatlands
ME Sullivan, RK Booth - Microbial Ecology, 2011 - Springer
Testate amoebae are a group of moisture-sensitive, shell-producing protozoa that have
been widely used as indicators of changes in mean water-table depth within oligotrophic …
been widely used as indicators of changes in mean water-table depth within oligotrophic …
Small-scale variation of testate amoeba assemblages: the effect of site heterogeneity and empty shell inclusion
Z Lizoňová, M Zhai, J Bojková, M Horsák - Microbial ecology, 2019 - Springer
Studies on testate amoeba species distribution at small scales (ie, single peatland sites) are
rare and mostly focus on bogs or mineral-poor Sphagnum fens, leaving spatial patterns …
rare and mostly focus on bogs or mineral-poor Sphagnum fens, leaving spatial patterns …
Re-assessing the vertical distribution of testate amoeba communities in surface peats: implications for palaeohydrological studies
HM Roe, SM Elliott, RT Patterson - European Journal of Protistology, 2017 - Elsevier
Testate amoeba-derived transfer functions are frequently used in peatland
palaeohydrological studies and involve the development of training sets from surficial peats …
palaeohydrological studies and involve the development of training sets from surficial peats …
A reassessment of testate amoebae diversity in Tierra del Fuego peatlands: Implications for large scale inferences
L Burdman, G Mataloni, EAD Mitchell, E Lara - European Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Testate amoebae are a diverse group of shelled protists frequently used as model
organisms in microbial biogeography. Relatively few species have been reported for the …
organisms in microbial biogeography. Relatively few species have been reported for the …
How many is enough? Determining optimal count totals for ecological and palaeoecological studies of testate amoebae
RJ Payne, EAD Mitchell - Journal of Paleolimnology, 2009 - Springer
Testate amoebae are increasingly used in ecological and palaeoecological studies of
wetlands. To characterise the amoeba community a certain number of individuals need to be …
wetlands. To characterise the amoeba community a certain number of individuals need to be …
Evaluating the potential of testate amoebae as indicators of hydrological conditions in boreal forested peatlands
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 …
increasingly used as indicators of ecosystems ecological integrity. The ecology of these …