Ceratium tripos var. longinum Karsten 1906
Publication Details
Ceratium tripos var. longinum Karsten 1906: 143, pl. 21 fig. 18
Published in: Karsten, G. (1906). Das Phytoplankton des Atlantischen Oceans nach dem Material der Deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition 1898-1899. Wissenschaftliche ergebnisse der deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition auf dem Dampfer Valdivia 1898-1899, von Carl Chun 2(2): 137-219, 15 pls [pls 20-34].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ceratium is Ceratium tetraceras Schrank.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tripos longinus (Karsten) F.Gómez.
Source of Synonymy
Gómez, F. (2013). Reinstatement of the dinoflagellate genus Tripos to replace Neoceratium, marine species of Ceratium (Dinophyceae, Alveolata). CICIMAR Oceánides 28(1): 1-22.
Type Information
Type locality: Atlantic Ocean (8º58'N, 16º27'W); (INA 1996) Type: 0-50 m; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Greek), A three-legged structure; a tripod.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 06 September 2011 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 October 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 October 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 April 2025
