Prorocentrum pacificum E.J.F.Wood 1963
Publication Details
Prorocentrum pacificum E.J.F.Wood 1963: 5, fig. 5
Published in: Wood, E.J.F. (1963). Dinoflagellates in the Australian region. II. Recent collections. Technical Papers Division of Fisheries and Oceanography [CSIRO] 14: [1]-55, 190 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Prorocentrum is Prorocentrum micans Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Prorocentrum micans Ehrenberg.
Source of Synonymy
Dodge, J.D. (1982). Marine dinoflagellates of the British Isles. pp. 1-303, 35 figs, pls I-VIII. London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Coral Sea; Indian Ocean west of Fremantle; off Jibbon Cape, N.S.W."; (Wood, 1963: 5)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to the Pacific Ocean.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 September 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 November 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 November 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
