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Blepharisma
Sign in to saveBlepharisma is a genus of unicellular ciliate protists found in fresh and salt water. The group includes around 40 accepted species, and many sub-varieties and strains. While species vary considerably in size and shape, most are easily identified by their red or pinkish color, which is caused by granules of the pigment blepharismin.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomChromista
- PhylumCiliophora
- ClassHeterotrichea
- OrderHeterotrichida
- FamilySpirostomidae
Habitatmarine
via GBIF
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 8
- With media
- 1
- Family
- Spirostomidae
- Collections
- USNM, NHMUK, YPM
- Recorded in
- United States, China, Cabo Verde