Nebela collaris sl is the best studied species complex within the family Hyalospheniidae.
This complex includes 11 taxa established on the basis of small differences in shell shape …

Testate amoebae (order Arcellinida) are abundant in freshwater ecosystems, including low
pH bogs and fens. Within these environments, Arcellinida are considered top predators in …

Plasmodium parasites can infect great variety of bird species around the world inflicting the
so called avian malaria, an illness that could be fatal in some cases and consequently …

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 …

The genus Padaungiella includes five species characterized by flask-shaped shells covered
by predated or collected plates. Padaungiella lageniformis is the type species with …

Freshwater quality represents a central issue for human populations and the conservation of
aquatic communities. In this sense, freshwater reservoirs, such as lakes, require proper …

The genus Quadrulella comprises most species of hyalosphenid testate amoebae with
quadrangular shell plates. The taxonomic status of almost all species is questionable …

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 …

The genus Gibbocarina has been recently established and includes only two species (G.
galeata and G. gracilis) characterized by presence of a hollow keel. Morphology and …

The majority of Euglyphida species are characterised by shells with imbricated silica scales.
Environmental surveys indicate a large unexplored diversity and recent efforts hinted at a …