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| Distinguishing Characteristics |
- Body ovoid.
- Single anterior mucro.
- Body
length = 180 - 200 µm, toe = 90 - 100 µm.
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| Ecology |
- Often associated with eutrophic waters.
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| Additional Notes |
- Trichocerca can use pedal glands to produce mucous secretions to attach to substrates. The secretions may also be an energetic mechanism to stay suspended in the water column.
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