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Note: for strains where we have DNA barcodes we can be reasonably confident of identity, however for those not yet sequenced we rely on morphology
and the original identification, usually made by the depositor. Although CCAP makes every effort to ensure the correct taxonomic identity of strains, we cannot guarantee
that a strain is correctly identified at the species, genus or class levels. On this basis users are responsible for confirming the identity of the strain(s) they receive
from us on arrival before starting experiments.
For strain taxonomy we generally use AlgaeBase for algae and
Adl et al. (2019) for protists.
Attributes | |
Authority | Valbonesi & Luporini 1990 |
Isolator | Valbonesi & Luporini (1988) |
Collection Site | small cove near Italian Antarctic Base, via Petersen dredge, depth 7m Terra Nova Bay, Ross Sea |
Archive Date | 2021-08-06 14:26:12 |
Archive Reason | Dead |
Climatic Zone | Polar |
Notes | WoRMS ID: 341651; Genome sequenced; This is a re-accession of CCAP 1624/17 Euplotes focardii TN1 which was lost in 1995, re-acquired from University of Camerino in January 2020; Ellipsoidal body shape, dimension and shape vary greatly in relation with the food availability. 'Giant' cells reach dimensions of 110x92 µm. They may form also in starvation and become able to cannibalise of small cells. Average cell dimensions 72x54 µm, cells in starvation may reach dimensions of 40x30 µm. Cells are sensitive to temperature increase, can survive several hours at 10 deg C but usually do not divide at higher temperatures. |
Axenicity Status | Bacteria and other organisms present |
Area | Antarctica |
Environment | Marine |
GMO | No |
Group | Protozoa |
Latitude | 74 42 S |
Longitude | 164 06 E |
In Scope of Nagoya Protocol | No |
Collection Date | 1988 |
Original Designation | TN1 |
Pathogen | Not pathogenic: Hazard Class 1 |
Toxin Producer | Not Toxic / No Data |
Type Culture | Yes |
Equivalent Strains | CCAP 1624/17 (Lost 1995) |
CCAP 1624/34
Euplotes focardii
- Product Code: CCAP 1624/34
- Availability: Archived