Protoperidinium minutum (Kofoid) A.R.Loeblich 1970

Publication Details
Protoperidinium minutum (Kofoid) A.R.Loeblich 1970: 905

Published in: Loeblich, A.R., III (1970). The amphiesma or dinoflagellate cell covering. In: Proceedings of the North American Paleontological Convention: Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, September 5-7, 1969; Vol. 2. (Yochelson, E.L. Eds), pp. 867-929. Lawrence, Kansas: Allen Press.

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Protoperidinium is Protoperidinium pellucidum Bergh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Archaeperidinium minutum (Kofoid) Jørgensen.

Basionym
Peridinium minutum Kofoid

Type Information
Type locality: San Pedro Harbor, California, U.S.A.; (Index Nominum Algarum)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very small, minute (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 07 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 06 March 2022

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Citing AlgaeBase
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024

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