
Pseudodifflugia spec.
Pseudodifflugia spec.
Diagnosis: Shell spherical to broadly ovoid, in diameter circular, organic and densely agglutinated with small mineral particles; aperture relatively large; nucleus hard to detect. Filopodia long, branching and sometimes anastomosing, with veils between the base of filopodia.
Dimensions: Length c. 50 µm, breadth c. 38 µm, aperture c. 17 µm (n=1).
Habitat: shallow mesotrophic freshwater pond, Crailoo, the Netherlands.


Spherical shell with relatively large aperture.

Filopodia, with veils between filopodia.

Filopodia, branching and occasionally anastomosing