Tintinnid

Tintinnid
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Clade: Diaphoretickes
Clade: SAR
Clade: Alveolata
Phylum: Ciliophora
Class: Spirotrichea
Subclass: Choreotrichia
Order: Tintinnida
Kofoid & Campbell, 1929

Tintinnids are ciliates of the choreotrich order Tintinnida, distinguished by vase-shaped shells, the name deriving from a Latin source meaning a small tinkling bell, that are called loricae, which are mostly protein but may incorporate minute pieces of minerals.[1]

  1. ^ Agatha, S; Laval-Peuto, M; Simon, P (2012). "The tintinnid lorica". In Coats, D.W.; Montagnes, D.J.S.; Stoecker, D.K.; Dolan, J.R.; Agatha, S. (eds.). The biology and ecology of tintinnid ciliates : models for marine plankton. Wiley. pp. 17–41. ISBN 978-0-470-67151-1. OCLC 793006266.