Lecythium Explained

Lecythium is a genus of testate amoebae within the Chlamydophryidae. These amoebae bear a thin and hyaline test and are common in freshwater and soil, one marine species is known. Lecythium spp. feed on fungi or algae.

Described Lecythium species

• Lecythium hyalinum (type species)
• Lecythium granulatus
• Lecythium minutum
• Lecythium kryptosis
• Lecythium mutabilis
• Lecythium terrestris
• Lecythium spinosum

References

• Dumack. Kenneth. Müller. Marina E.H.. Bonkowski. Michael. Description of Lecythium terrestris sp. nov. (Chlamydophryidae, Cercozoa), a Soil Dwelling Protist Feeding on Fungi and Algae. Protist. 2016. 167. 2. 93–105. 10.1016/j.protis.2016.01.001. 26874465.