difflugia

A genus of protozoans characterized by an ovoid shell composed of cemented sand grains.

• 🇨🇳砂壳虫属，一类原生动物，具有由沙粒等异物粘合而成的卵形壳。

1. A genus of testate amoebae C2 formal scientific

   A single-celled organism belonging to the genus Difflugia, characterized by an ovoid or vase-shaped shell (test) composed of cemented sand grains or other mineral particles.

   • Difflugia are commonly found in freshwater ponds and marshes.
   • The shell of Difflugia is constructed from tiny particles of sand and silt.
   • Researchers study Difflugia to understand shell-building behavior in protozoa.

   🇨🇳砂壳虫属