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Corbet, S.A., 1973

An Illustrated Introduction to the Testate Rhizopods in Sphagnum, with special reference to the area around Malham, Yorkshire

Available as a separately bound booklet from FSC Centres. Provides a key, with line drawings and a colour plate, to the testate rhizopods (amoebae) found in Sphagnum.

Publisher Field Studies Council (FSC)
Volume Vol 3, No 5
Pages 801-838
Coverage Covers the more distinctive species found in Sphagnum, omitting those which are rare or difficult.
Illustrations Line drawings and a colour plate.
Identify Under a Compound Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Fresh, slightly air dried or polyvinyl lactophenol mounts.
Difficulty Mostly easy but a few require good optics.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

TESTACEA (Testate amoebae) Identification Current

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