Cryptomonas marina P.A.Dangeard 1892
Publication Details
Cryptomonas marina P.A.Dangeard 1892: 32; pl. II [2]: fig. 20
Published in: Dangeard, P.-A. (1892). Sur un Cryptomonas marin. Le Botaniste, Nouvelle Série 3: 32 only, 1 pl.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cryptomonas is Cryptomonas ovata Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhodomonas marina (P.A.Dangeard) Lemmermann.
Source of Synonymy
Daugbjerg, N. & Devantier, C.B. (2024). Emendation of Rhodomonas marina (Cryptophyceae): insights from morphology, molecular phylogeny and water-soluble pigment in an Arctic isolate. Algae 39(2): 75-96.
Type Information
Type locality: "Luc-sur-Mer" [Calvados, Normandy, France]; (Dangeard 1892: 32) Lectotype: Pl. II, fig. 20 in dangeard 1892: Epitype: C-A-99713 (a stub with material of strain S18 prepared for electron microscopy), deposited at Nat. Hist.Mus of Denmark (epitype) (Daugbjerg & Devantier 2024: 93)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing in the sea (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Description
Emended diagnosis (Daugbjerg & Devantier 2024: 93).
Created: 19 November 2002 by Andy Taylor.
Last updated: 20 August 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Dangeard (1892: 32) specified "Pl. 2, fig. 20" for which there are three illustrations. - (13 April 2021) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 April 2025
