Aulacantha sp.
Aulacantha sp.
Class: | Cercozoa |
| Taxonomy: | Aulacanthidae, Thecofilosea, Filosa |
| Nutrition: | Heterotrophic |
Distribution: | Order Phaeocystida more common in the deep sea from 200 m, few species in coastal regions (Mediterranean) |
| Special features: | Mostly single cells, but can also form colonies Aulacantha scolymantha Can be influenced by dinoflagellate Syndinium borgerti as a parasite |