Since the taxonomy of ciliates is fastly changing, is there any database
assembling the taxonomy of ciliates. I know that WORMS is pretty good but
is it trustworthy? And is there any other databases for marine species?
I am also interested in fresh and brackish water ciliates' taxonomy.
Thank you! I found also the paper complementing this one.
Adl, Sina M., et al. "The revised classification of eukaryotes." Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology 59.5 (2012): 429-514.
Hi, Lennart,
I’m not taxonomist, just described several species. Modern approaches you can find in dissertation of MICAH DUNTHORN (2009). I’m attaching for you. If you want, I can send you some keys of different groups. As well some basic things can find in Foissner & Hawcksworth 2008 (attached).
As well important, what schema of ciliates you prefer. I'm using Corlissian schema from 1979 (do you need book?) in modification for 4 classes. Now I have new edition from 2013 but only in Google version PDF. But for non-taxonomist it is enough (I attache for you both).
Modern authors are raising some orders we know into Classes. Look, please, Zhang et al. 2014.(In open access by i’m attaching for any case).
Perfect paper on different systems is work of Frolov & Kostigov, 2013 (attached).
Modern approaches for different books can find in Helmut Berger’s books – especially good for Hypotrichids & Spathidiids. You have them?
if need some help do not hesitate to ask.
Best wishes,
Andrey
Hi Lennart,
The authority on the ecology and taxonomy of free-living ciliates is Dr. Wilhelm Foissner from Salzburg University. In his many scientific papers and books you can find all relevant information.
Cheers and good luck with your research!
Jeroen
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