Ceratium contortum f. subcontortum (Schröder) Steemann Nielsen 1934
Publication Details
Ceratium contortum f. subcontortum (Schröder) Steemann Nielsen 1934: 23
Published in: Steemann Nielsen, E. (1934). Untersuchungen über die Verbreitung, Biologie und Variation der Ceratien im südlichen Stillen Ozean. In: Dana-report : the Carlsberg Foundation's Oceanographical Expedition Round the World 1928-30. (Schmidt, Johannes Eds) Vol. 4, pp. 1-67. Copenhagen: C.A. Reitzels. [in German]
Publication date: 1934
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 subcontortus (Schröder) 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 subcontortum Schröder
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), contorted, literally, ‘powerful, vehement, involved’. (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 June 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 September 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 September 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
