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Acanthocorbis unquiculata (Thomsen, 1973) Hara and Takahashi, 1984. Cells are 4.5-7.0 x 5.0-10.5 microns The lorica contains a large number of transverse / oblique costae, with anterior projections, which are more than a single costal strip in length and bear pointed tips. The lorica may be cup-shaped or have a waisted appearance. This is one of about 700 species of heterotrophic flagellates reported from marine environments. This information has been compiled by Won Je Lee (then of the School of Biological Sciences, University of Sydney, A Image copyright: Won-Je Lee, image used under license to MBL (micro*scope).
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Acanthocorbis unquiculata
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Heterotrophic flagellates of marine habitats
| Description of Acanthocorbis unquiculata: Cells are 4.5-7.0 x 5.0-10.5 microns. The lorica contains a large number of transverse / oblique costae, with anterior projections, which are more than a single costal strip in length and bear pointed tips. The lorica may be cup-shaped or have a 'waisted' appearance. x |
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