Noctiluca punctata Busch 1851
Publication Details
Noctiluca punctata Busch 1851: 199, fig. 1
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Noctiluca is Noctiluca miliaris Suriray.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Noctiluca scintillans (Macartney) Kofoid & Swezy.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dotted, marked with dots, spots, minute glands, etc. (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 08 March 2015 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 08 March 2015
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 March 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024