Ptygura kostei ; specimen in the leaf axil of the Java-moss (Taxiphyllum barbieri) showing the characteristic dorsal fork. (1) |
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Ptygura kostei; already dead specimen, lateral view. (1) |
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Ptygura kostei; while most of the integument is dissolved by careful maceration with SDS the dorsal plate (and the trophi (marked by arrowheads)) remain visible indicating different properties of these organs. (1) |
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Samples courtesy of W. Bettighofer, www.protisten.de |
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