Acanthoecida
| Acanthoecida | |
|---|---|
| Stephanoeca diplocostata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Class: | Choanoflagellatea |
| Order: | Acanthoecida |
Acanthoecida is an order of Choanoflagellates belonging to the class Choanoflagellatea. It is a type of heterotrophic nanoflagellate that feeds on suspended particles.
Families:
- Acanthoecidae Norris, 1965
- Stephanoecidae Leadbeater in Nitsche et al., 2011