Peridinium elegans M.Lefèvre, nom. illeg. 1925
Publication Details
Peridinium elegans M.Lefèvre, nom. illeg. 1925: 332, figs 1-6
Published in: Lefèvre, M. (1926 '1925'). Contribution à la Péridiniens de France. Revue Algologique 2: 327-342.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Peridinium is Peridinium cinctum (O.F.Müller) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Parvodinium morzinense (M.Lefèvre) Carty.
Source of Synonymy
Carty, S. (2008). Parvodinium gen. nov. for the Umbonatum Group of Peridinium (Dinophyceae). Ohio Journal of Science 108: 103-107.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 05 November 2002 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 19 October 2018
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 October 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 December 2024
