Ceratium inflatum subsp. falcatum (Kofoid) N.Peters 1934
Publication Details
Ceratium inflatum subsp. falcatum (Kofoid) N.Peters 1934: 36
Type 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 falcatus (Kofoid) 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.
Basionym
Ceratium pennatum f. falcatum Kofoid
Type Information
Type locality: Eastern tropical Pacific; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), swollen.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 07 October 2011 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 October 2014
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
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 22 November 2024
