Ceratium fusus (Ehrenberg) Dujardin 1841

Publication Details
Ceratium fusus (Ehrenberg) Dujardin 1841: 378

Published in: Dujardin, F. (1841). Histoire naturelle des Zoophytes, Infusoires, comprenant la physiologie et la clasification de ces animaux et la manière de les étudier à l'aide du microscope. pp. i-xii, 1-684. Paris: Librarie Encyclopédique de Roret.

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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 fusus (Ehrenberg) 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
Peridinium fusus Ehrenberg

Type Information
Type locality: Germany: Kiel; (INA 1996) Type: 24.ix.1832; (INA 1996)

Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), spindle; spinning wheet.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 23 August 2002 by Olivia Fitzgerald.

Last updated: 06 February 2024

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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024

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