Polyasterias Meunier, 1910, nom. illeg.
Holotype species: Polyasterias problematica (Cleve) Meunier
Currently accepted name for the type species: Hexasterias problematica Cleve
Original publication and holotype designation: Meunier, A. (1910). Microplancton des Mers de Barents et de Kara. Duc d'Orleans Campagne Arctique de 1907. pp. 1-355, pls I-XXXVII [Atlas]. Bruxelles: Imprimerie Scientifique Charles Bulens, Éditeur.
Request PDFThe most recent alteration to this page was made on 2024-04-10 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Taxonomic status: This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hexasterias.
Gender: This genus name is currently treated as feminine.
Most recent taxonomic treatment adopted: Gurdebeke, P.R., Mertens, K.N., Takano, Y., Yamaguchi, A., Bogus, K., Dunthorn, M., Matsuoka, K., Vrielinck, H. & Louwye, S. (2018). The affiliation of Hexasterias problematica and Halodinium verrucatum sp. nov. to ciliate cysts based on molecular phylogeny and cyst wall composition. European Journal of Protistology 66: 115-135, 10 figures, 5 tables.
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 April 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
