Protozoans

Protozoa

known marine species

• Appeltans et al: 542

number of new species decribed 1999-2008

• Appeltans et al: 23

percent of marine species currently described

• Appeltans et al: 25

total species (expert opinion)

• Appeltans et al: 2207

total unknown species (statistical model)

• Appeltans et al: 400 (max)
• Appeltans et al: 150 (min)