Monograph of the Oxytrichidae (Ciliophora, Hypotrichia)

The book addresses the urgent need for a comprehensive revision of oxytrichids, a group of ciliate taxa found in various environments. It significantly expands upon previous works, increasing the number of species described from around 50 to approximately 170 and offering detailed illustrations for nearly all known oxytrichids. The systematic section is extensive, totaling about 830 pages, and includes thorough discussions on synonymy and phylogenetic systematics, making it an invaluable resource for researchers studying these organisms.