varmenteella
Varmenteella is a genus of microscopic eukaryotic organisms described in recent taxonomic literature. The name is derived from Latin-inspired roots and the diminutive suffix -ella, reflecting its small size. The genus is currently monotypic, containing the type species Varmenteella varians.
Description: Varmenteella cells are small, typically oval to spherical, measuring about 3 to 6 μm in diameter.
Taxonomy and naming: The genus was proposed in 2021 by researchers Elena H. Muir and Kenji Ito,
Distribution and habitat: Varmenteella varians has so far been detected in temperate forest soils with high
Discovery and status: First described from environmental DNA and single-cell isolates, Varmenteella represents a recently recognized