Aulosphaera is a genus of Cercozoa. The genus contains bioluminescent species. It one of two known bioluminescent phaeodarean genera (formerly thought to be radiolarians), the other being Tuscaridium. The described bioluminescent species is Aulosphaera triodon Haeckel, 1887.
Species The following species are known (incomplete list): Aulosphaera elegantissima Haeckel Aulosphaera trigonopa Haeckel, 1860 Aulosphaera bisternaria Haeckel Aulosphaera filigera Haecker, 1908 Aulosphaera labradoriensis Borgert Aulosphaera robusta Haecker, 1908 Aulosphaera triodon Haeckel, 1887 Aulosphaera trispathis Haecker, 1908 Aulosphaera verticillata Haeckel
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