In:
Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology, Wiley, Vol. 62, No. 3 ( 2015-05), p. 353-361
Abstract:
Monothalamous (single‐chambered) foraminifera have long been considered as the “poor cousins” of multichambered species, which calcareous and agglutinated tests dominate in the fossil record. This view is currently changing with environmental DNA surveys showing that the monothalamids may be as diverse as hard‐shelled foraminifera. Yet, the majority of numerous molecular lineages revealed by e DNA studies remain anonymous. Here, we describe a new monothalamous species and genus isolated from the sample of sea grass collected in Gulf of Eilat (Red Sea). This new species, named Leannia veloxifera , is characterized by a tiny ovoid theca (about 50–100 μm) composed of thin organic wall, with two opposite apertures. The examined individuals are multinucleated and show very active reticulopodial movement. Phylogenetic analyses of SSU r DNA , actin, and beta‐tubulin (ß‐tubulin) show that the species represents a novel lineage branching separately from other monothalamous foraminifera. Interestingly, the SSU r DNA sequence of the new species is very similar to an environmental foraminiferal sequence from Bahamas, suggesting that the novel lineage may represent a group of shallow‐water tropical allogromiids, poorly studied until now.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1066-5234
,
1550-7408
DOI:
10.1111/jeu.2015.62.issue-3
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2015
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2126326-7
SSG:
12
