Kelp, Diatoms, And Allies

Chromista

known marine species

• Appeltans et al: 19444

number of dna records in ggbn

• GGBN data coverage: 1527

number of new species decribed 1999-2008

• Appeltans et al: 790

number of specimens in ggbn

• GGBN data coverage: 660

percent of marine species currently described

• Appeltans et al: 25 (max)
• Appeltans et al: 21 (min)

total species (expert opinion)

• Appeltans et al: 93923 (max)
• Appeltans et al: 77930 (min)

total unknown species (statistical model)

• Appeltans et al: 4200 (max)
• Appeltans et al: 3500 (min)