Problem

Threatened species of Eustigmatophyceae

Background:

These are unicellular organisms found primarily in soil and freshwaters. Only a few species are known. The taxonomy is unclear with different treatments according to author. Some place the class Eustigmatophyceae in the Chrysophyta, others in the Heterokontophyta, and yet others in the Protista (regocognizing its single cell nature).

Problem Type:
C: Cross-sectoral problems
Date of last update
16.04.2019 – 16:40 CEST