Actinosphaeridium spec.
February 24, 2021
Actinosphaeridium spec. Diagnosis: Cell surrounded by a membranous shell, with an outer mucous layer. Filopodia with granules, sometimes branching. Cell stalked. Ecology: I found this
- Ferry Siemensma
- Created March 2, 2019
- Last updated January 31, 2021
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