Arcella
Arcella is a genus of testate amoebae in the order Arcellinida, commonly found in ponds, wetlands, moss, and soil. It is distinguished by a radially symmetrical organic shell, which features a central aperture through which pseudopods are extended. Recognized for its broad ecological adaptability, Arcella has been described as "probably the most ecologically successful Arcellinid taxon", with several species exhibiting a cosmopolitan distribution across diverse environments. thumb|Dorsal view of Arcella conica
Species
GENUS
- KingdomProtozoa
- PhylumAmoebozoa
- ClassLobosa
- OrderArcellinida
- FamilyArcellidae
Habitatmarine, freshwater
Observations64
図版・下に本属のものがある ナベカムリ属（ナベカムリぞく、Arcella ）は有殻アメーバの属の1つ。この仲間ではもっともよく知られ、また種数の多い属の1つ。円盤形で下面中央に口のある殻を持つ。
via GBIF
Article
6 sectionsContents
- History and classification
- Anatomy
- Nutrition and distribution
- Species
- References
- External links
Arcella is a genus of testate amoebae in the order Arcellinida, commonly found in ponds, wetlands, moss, and soil. It is distinguished by a radially symmetrical organic shell, which features a central aperture through which pseudopods are extended. Recognized for its broad ecological adaptability, Arcella has been described as "probably the most ecologically successful Arcellinid taxon", with several species exhibiting a cosmopolitan distribution across diverse environments. thumb|Dorsal view of Arcella conica
==History and classification== thumb|left|Illustrations of Arcella vulgaris by C. G. Ehrenberg, 1830.|320x320px The genus Arcella was established in 1830 by the German zoologist C. G. Ehrenberg, who designated Arcella vulgaris as the type species. Over time, numerous species were added to the genus, and by the early 21st century, approximately 51 nominal species, 71 varieties, and 27 distinct forms had been recognized.