the tintinnid ciliate Xystonellopsis sp.; ed: Xystonella sp.

Franz Neidl · Post by **Franz Neidl** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:03 am

The lorica of the marine ciliate Xystonellopsis sp. was 400 (!) µm long.
(I think it is X. treforti. Is this right?).
2 pictures

Franz

BJ · Post by BJ » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:11 am

Hi Franz,

great photos as usual.

I agree with your ID, but not with the name ...if that makes any sense!

You have it in the wrong genus. It should be Xystonella treforti. Xystonella and Xystonellopsis are closely related genera with similar looking tintinnids.

warm regards,

Brian