Cercaria tripos O.F.Müller 1776

Publication Details
Cercaria tripos O.F.Müller 1776: 206

Published in: Müller, O.F. (1776). Zoologiae Danicae Prodromus, seu animalium Daniae et Norvegiae indigenarum characteres, nomina, et synonyma imprimis popularium . pp. [i]-xxxii, [1]-274. Havniae [Copenhagen]: Typis Hallageriis.

Type Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tripos muelleri Bory.

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.

Type Information
Type locality: ""2489. C. Tripos subtriangularis, brachiis deflexis. Tre-Fod-Haleren. ln aqua marina."; (Müller 1776: 206)

Origin of Species Name
Noun (Greek), A three-legged structure; a tripod.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 08 October 2002 by Elizabeth Moran.

Last updated: 20 November 2024

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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024

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