Chromista

known marine species

• Appeltans et al: 19444

number of new species decribed 1999-2008

• Appeltans et al: 790

percent of marine species currently described

• Appeltans et al: 25 (maks.)
• Appeltans et al: 21 (min)

total species (expert opinion)

• Appeltans et al: 93923 (maks.)
• Appeltans et al: 77930 (min)

total unknown species (statistical model)

• Appeltans et al: 4200 (maks.)
• Appeltans et al: 3500 (min)