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Name derivation:
Classification:
Bitrichia Woloszynska, 1914; 6 of 9 described species are currently accepted (Guiry 2012) OrderHibberdiales; Family Stylococcaceae
Morphology:
Loricate unicell with two or three hollow pointed ‘horns’. A centrally located pore in the lorica houses a sometimes branching rhizopodium that extends outward presumably to capture small particulate food (e.g. bacteria).
Similar genera:
Habitat:
Freshwater lakes, widespread but rare.
References:
Guiry M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 07 December 2012.